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Committee considers bill allowing sheriffs to deputize officers to address large eviction backlogs
Summary
A bill discussed would allow a sheriff, in declared emergency situations with large eviction backlogs, to deputize certified officers to help execute eviction orders; sponsors said the measure is permissive and includes training and a limited fee to property owners.
A legislative committee heard a bill that would permit a county sheriff, under specified emergency conditions, to deputize additional officers to help clear a backlog of eviction orders.
A committee speaker described a backlog of eviction cases in Jackson County and said the bill would allow the sheriff, if he chooses, to "deputize...post certified officers" to assist. The speaker said the measure is permissive, would require appropriate training, and would…
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