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NC H549

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/3/2023

Primary Sponsor

Amber Baker

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes cities in North Carolina to employ civilian personnel as "Civilian Traffic Investigators" to investigate traffic crashes and issue citations for traffic infractions under Chapter 20 of the General Statutes.

  • Civilian Traffic Investigators are prohibited from carrying weapons of any type.

  • Civilian Traffic Investigators have no authority to arrest or issue criminal process, with their authority limited solely to issuing citations for traffic infractions related to crashes they investigate.

  • Reports completed by Civilian Traffic Investigators must comply with G.S. 20-166.1 and are treated the same as reports completed by law enforcement officers for legal purposes.

  • The act becomes effective upon passage into law.

Legislative Description

Civilian Traffic Investigators

Crimes; Education; Investigations; Local Government; Motor Vehicles; Municipalities; Personnel; Professional Education; Public;

Last Action

Ref to the Com on Judiciary 2, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

4/4/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary II4/4/2023

Full Bill Text

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