H 4467
An Act concerning the arrest without a warrant of persons on probation and temporary custody
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Bill overview
This bill modifies the process for arresting individuals on probation or temporary custody without a warrant. It clarifies that probation officers can arrest these individuals and bring them before the court for disposition, including sentencing or continuation of supervision. The bill also outlines procedures for correctional facilities to notify the prisoner and the district attorney of an arrest warrant and ensures a prompt court appearance for sentencing or other legal action.
Key provisions
- Probation officers can arrest individuals on probation or temporary custody without a warrant.
- The court can sentence or continue probation supervision upon bringing the individual before it.
- Correctional facilities must notify the prisoner and the district attorney of an arrest warrant.
- A process is established for prisoners to apply to the court for prompt disposition of an arrest warrant.
- The court must be notified of the application within six months.
- Judges, special justices, or magistrates are the only authorized individuals to issue warrants or make dispositional orders.
- Probation officers can issue warrants if they have probable cause to believe a probationer has violated court conditions.
- Duplicate notice of surrender is provided to the district attorney when a felony probationer is served with notice of surrender.
Who is affected
- Individuals on probation
- Probation officers
- Courts
- Correctional facilities
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Cosponsor
Michael S. Day
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Bill H.4467 194th (Current)
An Act concerning the arrest without a warrant of persons on probation and temporary custody
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on the Judiciary Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4467
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on The Judiciary |
| 9/11/2025 | House | New draft of H1642 |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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