REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COURT SECURITY AND DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT CAPACITY WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC STAFFING SHORTAGES, EXPANDED STATUTORY RESPONSIBILITIES, AND THE ESCALATING FISCAL AND ACCOUNTABILITY RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PRIVATE SECURITY CONTRACTING AT STATE COURTS.

Summary

The concurrent resolution asks the state to create a Court Security and Department of Law Enforcement Capacity Working Group. It would study the shortage of deputy sheriffs, the growing reliance on private security at state courts, and recommend ways to align staffing, improve recruitment, and reduce fiscal risk. The measure affects the Department of Law Enforcement, the state judiciary, and private‑security contractors that currently provide court security.

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