HB 996, Grants Jailers the Authority to Arrest Within the Jail or Within the Guard Lines of Jails

Municipal Impact
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Bill Sponsor

Rep. Ken Vance
District 133

This bill authorizes jailers who have been certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council to arrest any person found to be in violation of a criminal law that occurs within the jail or within the perimeter guard lines of such jail. 

Last Updated: 1/30/2024
Subject Area: Public Safety
Resources: bill text
BILL STATUS
3/14/2024 - Pending in Senate Rules

Votes

2/27/2024 House Vote #568 Yea - 166 Nay - 0 Not Voting - 8 Excused - 6

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