SB1308: Courthouse security; training of officers providing.

Chief Patron

Sen. Steve Newman (R-23)

Steve Newman (R-23)
Served: 1996–

Progress

	Introduced
	Passed Committee
	Passed House
	Passed Senate
	Signed by Governor
	Became Law

Status

Bill is Dead

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Summary

Courthouse security; training.  Provides that sheriffs may designate deputies that will provide only partial courthouse security, primarily guarding the entrances and working metal detectors. The bill also provides that the Department of Criminal Justice Services will establish an abbreviated two-week training course for such deputies. Currently, deputies used in this limited role must attend the same training as those who are fulfilling all the duties of courthouse and courtroom security officers, which lasts between six and eight weeks.