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2007 SESSION
SB 1127 Magistrates; issuance of warrants.
Introduced by: Thomas K. Norment, Jr. | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:
Magistrates; issuance of warrants. Amends provision that prohibits magistrates from issuing any warrant or process in complaint of certain relatives of the magistrate, to provide that in counties with a population between 56,000 and 57,000 according to the 2000 U.S. Census (York County) the magistrate may issue a warrant or process if the relative is a law-enforcement officer acting within the scope of his official duties.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Magistrates; issuance of warrants. Amends provision that prohibits magistrates from issuing any warrant or process in complaint of certain relatives of the magistrate, to provide that the magistrate may issue a warrant or process if the relative is a law-enforcement officer acting within the scope of his official duties.