What's happening
This bill allows Monroe County Sheriff's court security deputies to have peace officer status, subject to firearm licensing requirements.
Why it matters
Expands authority for Monroe County court security deputies. Granting peace officer status gives these deputies legal powers such as making arrests, issuing summons, and using physical force in certain circumstances, increasing their capacity to respond to incidents within court facilities.
Potentially improves court safety and security. The change may allow for a more immediate and effective response to threats or emergencies in Monroe County courts, potentially deterring violence or disruptions.
Firearm use remains strictly regulated. Deputies will not automatically gain the right to carry firearms—they must still obtain the appropriate firearm license under existing state law, maintaining oversight and safety protocols.
Could affect training, accountability, and oversight. With added legal status, deputies may require additional training and could be subject to stricter oversight and standards, impacting both their roles and public trust.
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STATE OF NEW YORK
3808
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
February 15, 2019
Introduced by Sens. GALLIVAN, AKSHAR, FUNKE, HELMING, ROBACH -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Codes
AN ACT to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to security services in the courts
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 21 of section 2.10 of the criminal procedure law is amended by adding a new paragraph g to read as follows:
g. Persons employed by the Monroe county sheriff's office serving as court security deputies at Monroe county court facilities; provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefor has been issued pursuant to section 400.00 of the penal law.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the thirtieth day after it shall have become a law.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD00452-01-9
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Title of bill
An act to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to security services in the courts
Purpose or general idea of bill
Provides peace officer status to court security deputies, employed by the Monroe County Sheriff's Department, at Monroe County court facili- ties.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1. Subdivision 21 of section 2.10 of the criminal procedure law is amended by adding a new paragraph g to allow a deputy sheriff who is employed by the sheriff's department of Monroe county to perform the delivery of security services to the courts.
Section 2 establishes the effective date.
Justification
The New York State Office of Court Administration (OCA) contracts and pays for court security personnel in the Hall of Justice, Rochester, New York. OCA requires that all such personnel be certified and registered with the Bureau of Municipal Police. OCA has recommended Monroe County to seek special legislation to allow county sheriff deputies to perform court security services.
Legislative history
2017-2018: S.8916/A.985 - Passed both houses 2013-2014: S.4892A/A.3765A - Passed both houses 2011-2012: S.5454/A.720 - passed senate 2009-2010: S.4195/A.2278 2007-2008: S.548/A.779 2005-2006: S.1271a/A.364a 2003-2004: S.3525/A.1048 - passed assembly 2001-2002:S.4521/A.99a - passed assembly 2000: S.7156a/A.10928a - passed senate
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect 30 days after it shall have become a law.
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