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Commissioners discuss trespass policy for county administration campus; sheriff clarifies jurisdiction
Summary
Kootenai County commissioners discussed a proposed trespass policy for the county administration campus, clarifying who may issue trespass notices, how long they last, and when city police have primary jurisdiction for incidents originating at the administration building.
Kootenai County commissioners discussed a draft trespass policy for the county administration campus during their March 19 special meeting, focusing on who may issue trespass notices, the scope of those notices, and which agency enforces them.
Commissioner Leslie Duncan introduced the draft policy and asked for feedback. Sheriff Steve Matheson explained that “anybody with lawful authority in the county can trespass someone if their behavior is inappropriate,” and characterized a lawfully authorized person as including elected officials and deputies. Matheson said a typical period used by county staff is one year: “Tell them not to come back for a year.” He added that if a…
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