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MS SB2818
Bill
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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