Codifies Suffolk County Sheriff's authority to provide pre-arraignment care of arrestees.
The bill amends Massachusetts General Laws to codify the Suffolk County Sheriff’s authority to provide pre-arraignment care of arrestees. It allows cities or towns in Suffolk County, as well as state or federal law enforcement agencies, to join the county regional lockup system by executing an agreement with the sheriff. The regional lockup facility will be used for detaining persons arrested on probable cause or warrant. The sheriff will be responsible for appointing the administrator of the facility, who will have the same authority as a keeper of the lock-up.
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