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House approves bill to expand court bailiff options after debate with sheriffs' concerns
Summary
House Bill 106 passed after floor debate over whether allowing 'special function officers' or contracted bailiffs would undercut sheriff responsibility for court security; sponsor said the bill improves court efficiency while opponents warned of public-safety risks and turf conflicts.
The Utah House approved House Bill 106, a measure that allows courts to use specially trained special-function officers or contract for bailiff services when sheriffs cannot provide those services. The bill passed the House by a recorded vote of 41-29 and will be transmitted to the Senate.
Sponsor Representative David S. Hossler said the measure aims to improve court administration and access to justice by letting law graduates or law students…
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