Introduced
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To revise a law that lets police issue an “appearance ticket” and release an offender for certain low level offenses (as is done with traffic tickets), rather than detaining and “booking” the individual. Under the bill police would not be permitted to detain and book a suspect for illegal drug use crimes, for misdemeanors or ordinance violations subject to fines or not more than 93 days in jail, or offenses that involve property theft or property damage. This would not apply if the person refuses to follow an officer's reasonable instructions, will not offer satisfactory evidence of identification, or if it appears likely individual would continue or resume committing the crime(s).
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To revise a law that lets police issue an “appearance ticket” and release an offender for certain low level offenses (as is done with traffic tickets), rather than detaining and “booking” the individual. Under the bill police would not be permitted to detain and book a suspect for a misdemeanor or ordinance violation, not including domestic violence. This would not apply if the person refuses to follow an officer's reasonable instructions, will not offer satisfactory evidence of identification, or if it appears likely individual would continue or resume committing the crime(s). An officer would have to report the specific reason, however.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the House 99 to 6 (details)
To revise a law that lets police issue an “appearance ticket” and release an offender for certain low level offenses (as is done with traffic tickets), rather than detaining and “booking” the individual. Under the bill police would not be permitted to detain and book a suspect for a misdemeanor or ordinance violation, not including domestic violence. This would not apply if the person refuses to follow an officer's reasonable instructions, will not offer satisfactory evidence of identification, or if it appears likely individual would continue or resume committing the crime(s). An officer would have to report the specific reason, however.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
