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H.R. 5081

Probation Officer Protection Act of 2016

Probation Officer Protection Act of 2016

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.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8](R-WA)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Probation Officer Protection Act of 2016 — Informed