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

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

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

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