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MO HB218
Bill
Status
4/16/2015
Primary Sponsor
Kenneth Wilson
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AI Summary
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Expands sheriff mutual aid authority from only adjoining counties to any county in Missouri when expressly requested by another sheriff
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Sheriffs and deputy sheriffs rendering assistance in another county retain the same arrest powers they have in their home jurisdiction
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The home county of the assisting sheriff or deputy bears responsibility for workers' compensation insurance, overtime, and expense reimbursement
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The assisting officer's home county assumes all other liability incurred while providing assistance in the requesting county
Legislative Description
Allows any sheriff or deputy sheriff to assist another county's law enforcement when requested and specifies that the assisting county is responsible for all expenses and liability
Last Action
Executive Session Held (S) - VOTED DO PASS
5/7/2015