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WV HB2021
Bill
Status
3/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Campbell
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AI Summary
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Grants county sheriffs final authority to determine whether a law enforcement officer is qualified to serve as a bailiff in their county's court facilities
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Allows sheriffs to make judgments on whether an officer meets position requirements, is an appropriate choice, or any combination of these determinations
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Amends existing court security board law, which maintains a list of certified law enforcement officers eligible to serve as bailiffs
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The court security board continues to compile and maintain the list of qualified officers, but sheriffs now have ultimate approval power over individual bailiff selections
Legislative Description
To give County Sheriffs overall approval in requirements for the position of Bailiff
Counties
Last Action
To House Judiciary
3/18/2025