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MS SB2818

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Josh Harkins

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 51-9-175 of the Mississippi Code to expand the arrest powers of district reservoir patrol officers
  • Grants reservoir patrol officers authority to arrest without warrant any person committing or attempting to commit any misdemeanor, felony, or breach of the peace within their presence or view
  • Permits reservoir patrol officers to pursue and arrest offenders anywhere in the state, not limited to district property
  • Clarifies that officers must still comply with state law requirements regarding affidavits and warrants from appropriate jurisdictions
  • Specifies that expanded powers do not grant reservoir patrol officers general statewide police authority

Legislative Description

Reservoir patrol; expand police power to offenses committed in the presence of.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/6/2012

Full Bill Text

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