SB 1266 - Luetkemeyer, Tony
Modifies provisions relating to pretrial witness protection programs
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
4698S.03C
Title
SCS SB 1266
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
N/A
Effective Date
August 28, 2024
Current Status
Formal Calendar S Bills for Perfection
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SCS/SB 1266 - Under current law, any law enforcement agency may use funds from the "Pretrial Witness Protection Services Fund" to provide for the security of witnesses and immediate family members during criminal proceedings. This act adds that prosecuting and circuit attorney offices may also use such funds.
This act is similar to provisions in SCS/HCS/HB 2700 (2024) and SCS/HCS/HBs 1706 & 1539 (2024).
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