SB 227 - Engler, Kevin
Makes the results of certain types of field tests for controlled substances admissible as evidence in certain preliminary hearings and applications for arrest warrants
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
1311S.01I
Title
SB 227
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2011
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 227 - This act makes certain types of field tests for controlled substances admissible, subject to other substantive or procedural objections, in preliminary hearings and applications for arrest warrants in cases involving violations of the drug control laws. The results of the tests are admissible as evidence of the identity of a controlled substance.
In order to be admissible, the law enforcement officer conducting the field test must be trained and certified in the appropriate procedures for the test.
MEGHAN LUECKE