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Sponsors
2 Co-sponsors
1 Multi-sponsor
History
- Referred to codes
- Referred to codes
Companion bill
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Designates civil deputies of the Onondaga county sheriff's department as peace officers
In Senate Committee · Codes · Sponsor John A. DeFrancisco
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A8649
Title of bill
An act to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to designating civil deputies of the Onondaga county sheriff's depart- ment as peace officers
Purpose
To designate civil deputies employed by the Onondaga County Sheriff's office as peace officers.
Summary of provisions
Section One. Amends §2.10 of the Criminal proce- dure Law by adding a new Subdivision 81, designating civil deputies employed by the Onondaga County Sheriff's department as peace officers.
Section Two. Immediate effective date.
Justification
Civil deputies employed by the Onondaga County Sheriff's office are responsible for serving civil court papers and also for seiz- ing property, supervising evictions and supervising sales of seized property. The performance of these duties requires specialized knowledge to interact with the public in potentially hazardous situations. By having peace officer status, these civil deputies will receive training which aids them in the performance of their duties. The proposed desig- nation has been requested by the Onondaga County Sheriff's office.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
Summary of amendments
Bill is amended to create new subdivision 81
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