Bill > S05417

This bill amends the New York Criminal Procedure Law to authorize uniformed court officers and court clerks who are designated as peace officers to execute arrest warrants. Specifically, the legislation adds a new provision that allows these court personnel to carry out arrest warrants as outlined in Article 120 of the Criminal Procedure Law, but only when they are acting within the scope of their special duties. Previously, these court employees may not have had the explicit legal authority to execute arrest warrants. The bill provides these court officers and clerks with expanded law enforcement capabilities within their professional context. The new provision overrides any existing legal restrictions that might have previously prevented court officers and designated court clerks from executing arrest warrants. The legislation will go into effect 90 days after it becomes law, giving court systems and personnel time to prepare for and implement the new authority.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5417