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S.2862: Probation Officer Protection Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced April 27, 2016
- Latest Major Action April 27, 2016
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
Probation Officer Protection Act of 2016 This bill amends the federal criminal code to authorize 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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 27, 2016 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2495)
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| April 27, 2016 |
Introduced in the Senate by Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah) |