HR1039: Probation Officer Protection Act of 2017

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Seal of the Dept. of Justice.

Seal of the Dept. of Justice.

Authorizes a probation officer to arrest a person without a warrant if there is probable cause to believe the person forcibly assaulted a probation officer.

Official Summary

Probation Officer Protection Act of 2017

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.

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Passed House
2017-05-19
Passed Senate
Signed by President
Became Public Law

Amendments

None.

Sponsors

Original sponsor: Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8]

Cosponsors: Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]

Votes

Passed House: http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2017/roll268.xml

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