SB417 - 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.

SB 417

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.

Sponsor:	Goodman
LR Number:	2083S.01I	Fiscal Note:
Committee:	General Laws
Last Action:	2/25/2009 - Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee	Journal Page:	S401
Title:		Calendar Position:
Effective Date:	August 28, 2009

List of 2009 Senate Bills

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