HOUSE 1866116th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Probation Officer Protection Act of 2019

Last Action: 5/3/2019

Actions

2019-05-03Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
2019-03-25Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2019-03-25Introduced in House
2019-03-25Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-03-25 (00)

Probation Officer Protection Act of 2019

This bill authorizes a probation officer to arrest a person (i.e., a person other than the probationer) without a warrant if there is probable cause to believe the person forcibly assaulted or obstructed a probation officer engaged in the performance of official duties.

Cosponsors (3)

John Rutherford (R-FL)
Denver Riggleman (R-VA)
Doug Collins (R-GA)

Subjects

Assault and harassment offenses
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Law enforcement officers

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