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 section 1.20 of the criminal procedure law to include uniformed court officers and court clerks in the first and second departments. Additionally, it repeals certain provisions of section 2.10 of the criminal procedure law. The changes take effect immediately.
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