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2002 SESSION

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HB 540 Sheriffs; courthouse and courtroom security.

Introduced by: R. Steven Landes | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Sheriffs; courthouse and courtroom security. Provides that each sheriff shall ensure that the courthouses and courtrooms within his jurisdiction are secure from violence and disruption and shall designate deputies for this purpose.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Sheriffs; courthouse and courtroom security. Gives sheriffs the authority over courthouse and courtroom security rather than the judge, unless the judge states in writing that there is an increased risk in a particular case.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Sheriffs; courthouse and courtroom security. Gives sheriffs the sole authority over courthouse and courtroom security. This bill contains an emergency clause.