Judicial Facilities - Stops, Detentions, and Arrests - Limitations

HB 309 prohibits law enforcement from stopping, detaining, or arresting individuals for civil offenses (like unpaid fines) while they are inside a courthouse or within one mile of it for court-related purposes. It requires officers to notify a judge or court administrator before such actions and mandates they avoid disrupting court proceedings. Evidence obtained in violation is inadmissible in court, and individuals wrongfully stopped can sue for damages, attorney fees, or court costs. The law applies to all judicial facilities, including courthouses, hearing centers, and surrounding areas within 1,000 feet, but excludes arrests for criminal offenses, warrants, or other legally authorized actions.