Fresno and San Joaquin jail deputies become peace officers with limited powers
Deputy sheriffs in Fresno and San Joaquin counties hired mainly for jail duty join those in counties such as Butte and Calaveras as peace officers whose powers apply only while doing their custody work or other duties ordered during a local emergency.
Who it affects
Custody deputy sheriffs in Fresno and San Joaquin counties
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 2004: Peace officers: deputy sheriffs.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
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