Bill > H1769

This bill expands the authority and jurisdiction of court officers in two key ways. First, it broadens the areas where court officers can exercise their official duties, explicitly including the grounds adjacent to courthouses and court parking areas, which were not previously specified in the law. Second, the bill extends court officers' police powers beyond traditional courthouse settings, allowing them to use these powers when attending court proceedings in alternative locations, escorting jurors or judicial officers, or handling the care, custody, and transport of detainees. These modifications are intended to enhance safety and security for court personnel, participants, and the public by providing court officers with more comprehensive legal authority to perform their protective and law enforcement functions in a wider range of contexts.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1769