New York S01602 amends the criminal procedure law to grant peace officer status to certain court reporters in the first and second departments.

New York S01602 amends the criminal procedure law by adding a new paragraph to section 2.10, subdivision 21. This change grants peace officer status to court reporters in the first and second departments. However, it explicitly states that this status does not authorize these court reporters to carry, possess, repair, or dispose of a firearm unless they have the appropriate license. This act takes effect immediately upon being enacted.

New York S01602 amends the criminal procedure law to grant peace officer status to certain court reporters in the first and second departments.

New York S01602 amends the criminal procedure law by adding a new paragraph to section 2.10, subdivision 21. This change grants peace officer status to court reporters in the first and second departments. However, it explicitly states that this status does not authorize these court reporters to carry, possess, repair, or dispose of a firearm unless they have the appropriate license. This act takes effect immediately upon being enacted.