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FL H0639

FL H0639
Security in Trial Court Facilities


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Introduced
02/04/2019
In Committee
04/25/2019
Crossed Over
04/25/2019
Passed
Dead
05/03/2019

Introduced Session

2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires each sheriff to coordinate with specified entities to develop comprehensive plan for security of trial court facilities; specifies that sheriffs & chief judges retain certain authority; specifies that sheriffs & their deputies, employees, & contractors are officers of court under specified circumstances.

AI Summary

This bill requires each county sheriff to coordinate with the board of county commissioners and the chief judge of the circuit to develop a comprehensive plan for the security of trial court facilities. The sheriffs retain authority over the implementation and provision of law enforcement services associated with the plan, while the chief judges retain decision-making authority to ensure the protection of due process rights. The bill also specifies that sheriffs, their deputies, employees, and contractors are officers of the court when providing security for trial court facilities.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (2)

Other Sponsors (1)

Criminal Justice Subcommittee (House)

Last Action

Died in Judiciary (on 05/03/2019)

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