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HB 590 Misdemeanor cases; arrest in lieu of service of summons.

Introduced by: William R. Janis | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Arrest in lieu of service of summons in minor misdemeanor case. Allows an officer who has temporary custody of a person who committed a minor misdemeanor to either arrest the person or issue a summons. Currently, only a summons can be issued unless the person refuses to sign it or presents some other danger that gives rise to the officer's right to place the individual under arrest.

FULL TEXT

• 01/14/04  House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/13/04 040782348  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/14/04  House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/13/04 040782348
• 01/14/04  House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 02/09/04  House: Tabled in Courts of Justice (17-Y 4-N)