Reclassifies court officers and court clerks of the unified court system under the definition of police officer.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to reclassify court officers and court clerks of the unified court system under the definition of police officer. Specifically, it adds new paragraphs to the definition of police officer to include uniformed court officers and court clerks in the first and second departments. Additionally, it repeals certain provisions of the criminal procedure law related to these classifications. The changes will take effect immediately upon enactment.

Reclassifies court officers and court clerks of the unified court system under the definition of police officer.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to reclassify court officers and court clerks of the unified court system under the definition of police officer. Specifically, it adds new paragraphs to the definition of police officer to include uniformed court officers and court clerks in the first and second departments. Additionally, it repeals certain provisions of the criminal procedure law related to these classifications. The changes will take effect immediately upon enactment.