SB 113 - Coleman, Maida
Extends powers to civilian review boards that investigate allegations of misconduct by local law enforcement officers
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
0375S.01I
Title
SB 113
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
N/A
Effective Date
August 28, 2005
Current Status
Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 113 - This act extends powers to civilian review boards that investigate allegations of misconduct by local law enforcement officers. The powers granted in this act include: subpoena powers, administer oaths, require production of papers, records and documents, and the examination of witnesses.
The act provides that civilian review boards will also have the power to conduct evidentiary hearings and investigate allegations of racial profiling. Further, the act requires all local law enforcement agencies and their employees to cooperate with civilian review boards in their jurisdiction.
This act is similar to SB 982 (2004).
SUSAN HENDERSON