New York S04899 grants peace officer status to court reporters and senior court reporters of the unified court system.

New York S04899 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 and senior court reporters of the unified court system. Notably, this status does not authorize these employees to carry, possess, repair, or dispose of a firearm unless they have the appropriate license as per section 400.00 of the penal law. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New York S04899 grants peace officer status to court reporters and senior court reporters of the unified court system.

New York S04899 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 and senior court reporters of the unified court system. Notably, this status does not authorize these employees to carry, possess, repair, or dispose of a firearm unless they have the appropriate license as per section 400.00 of the penal law. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.