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Senator · Senate District 38
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History
- Substituted by A9330
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.587
- Referred to codes
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Designates court attendants in the town of Ossining, county of Westchester as peace officers
Vetoed · Sponsor Sandy Galef
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S6994
Title of bill
An act to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to designating court attendants in the town of Ossining, county of Westchester as peace officers
Purpose
To grant peace officer status to court attendants in the town of Ossining, county of Westchester.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Section 2.10 of the criminal procedure law is amended by adding a new subdivision 84 to read as follows: Employees of the town of Ossining serving as court attendants in the courts of the town of Ossining; provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such employees to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefore has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.
Section 2. Effective date.
Justification
The Town and Village of Ossining have consolidated their court operations in a cost-saving measure for their taxpayers. The newly consolidated court is a successful example of municipalities sharing services, a top priority for the Governor and State Legislators. Since the consolidation, however, there can be as many as 120 people in the courtroom. Due to the inherent tension and potential for conflict in a courtroom setting, a Village of Ossining police officer has been hired for court sessions at a rate of sixty-five dollars ($65) per hour.
This legislation would provide court attendants with peace officer status so that they have the proper training and equipment to maintain order in the courtroom. Since court attendants have a different job classification, there will be significant cost savings. Several counties, towns and villages currently have court attendants who have the benefit of peace officer status. The Village of Ossining Police will conduct training classes and all court attendants will be required to make annual visits to the rifle range under the supervision of the Village of Ossining Police. Court attendants will comply with all laws regarding firearms regarding registration and other required permits.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
No cost to the State; anticipated savings to municipalities.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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