Brief(1)
H.B. 2135 authorizes the Secretary of the Department of Corrections to issue a warrant for the apprehension of an escaped inmate, in addition to current law which allows the Secretary to offer a reward of up to $5,000 for the apprehension of an escaped inmate.
Background
The Secretary of Corrections spoke in favor of the bill.
The fiscal note indicates no fiscal impact.
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