Bill > S01149

This bill amends the New York criminal procedure law to expand the designation of court clerks as peace officers beyond the first and second departments to include all court clerks in the unified court system statewide. Currently, only court clerks in the first and second departments (which typically cover New York City and the surrounding metropolitan area) are designated as peace officers, but this legislation would remove that geographical limitation, effectively granting peace officer status to court clerks across the entire state. As peace officers, these court clerks would have certain law enforcement powers and responsibilities, such as the ability to make arrests in specific circumstances and carry out other peace officer duties, which can help enhance security and law enforcement capabilities within the court system. The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1149