What's happening
This bill designates uniformed court officers in Wallkill town court as peace officers, with firearm restrictions unless properly licensed.
Why it matters
Enhances security and authority. By designating uniformed court officers in Wallkill town court as peace officers, the bill grants them expanded legal authority to maintain order and respond to incidents, potentially increasing the safety of court proceedings.
Limits on firearm possession. The bill specifically restricts these officers from carrying or possessing firearms unless they have a proper license under state law, ensuring additional oversight and public safety regarding weapons in the court environment.
Local impact and precedent. This measure is tailored to Wallkill, but could set a precedent for other towns seeking similar status for their court officers, possibly shaping statewide approaches to court security and officer authority.
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Make Wallkill Court Officers Peace Officers
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Sponsors
Senator · Senate District 42
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History
- Referred to rules
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STATE OF NEW YORK
9162
IN SENATE
September 10, 2018
Introduced by Sen. BONACIC -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Rules
AN ACT to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to designating uniformed court officers in the town of Wallkill, county of Orange as peace officers
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 2.10 of the criminal procedure law is amended by adding a new subdivision 85 to read as follows:
85. Employees of the town court of the town of Wallkill serving as uniformed court officers in the courts of such town court; 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.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD16535-01-8
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to designating uniformed court officers in the town of Wallkill, county of Orange as peace officers
Purpose
Designates employees of the town court of the Town of Wallkill serving as uniformed court officers as peace officers.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: Amends section 2.10 of the Criminal Procedure Law by adding a new subdivision 85 which provides that employees of the town court of the Town of Wallkill serving as uniformed court officers are designated as peace officers.
Section 2: Effective date.
Justification
This legislation was introduced at the request of the Town of Wallkill.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the state.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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