SD5 - Courtroom Security in the Commonwealth

  • Published: 1988
  • Author: Joint Subcommittee
  • Enabling Authority: Senate Joint Resolution 162 (Regular Session, 1987)

Executive Summary:
Upon review of the statutory and budgetary restrictions upon the provision of courtroom security personnel in the Commonwealth, the joint subcommittee makes the following recommendations:

1. That restrictions on the number and functions of courtroom security deputies be eliminated to allow flexibility based upon the security needs in each courthouse and in each case; and

2. That the chief judge of each court be given statutory authority to participate in the designation of courtroom security deputies to ensure that adequate consideration is given to the diverse security needs of each court.