Bill > SB239

This bill authorizes the Sheriff of Coffee County to enter into contracts with municipalities within the county to provide police services. Under these contracts, the sheriff or his deputies can enforce local laws and municipal ordinances within the corporate limits of a participating municipality, essentially acting as the municipality's police force. The municipality must pay the county treasury an agreed-upon amount to cover the necessary manpower and equipment for these services. The county commission must approve each contract, and the funds received will be used to support police services in the contracting municipality. Importantly, the sheriff and deputies will retain their legal and constitutional immunity while performing duties under these contracts. The bill is set to become effective on June 1, 2025, and provides a framework for local governments to potentially reduce costs and improve law enforcement coverage by allowing the county sheriff to provide municipal policing services through formal agreements.

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