SB 417 - Goodman, Jack
Allows law enforcement agencies to hold a suspect arrested without a warrant for up to 48 hours, rather than 24 hours, before charging the person with a crime.
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
2083S.01I
Title
SB 417
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2009
Committee
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 417 - This act allows law enforcement agencies to hold a suspect arrested without a warrant for up to 48 hours before charging the person with a crime. Currently, suspects can be held for 24 hours.
SUSAN HENDERSON MOORE