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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 80(R)

House Bill 3972

House Author:  Hughes

Effective:  9-1-07

Senate Sponsor:  Eltife

            House Bill 3972 amends the Government Code to require the judge of the 115th District Court to appoint a bailiff to serve the court only in Upshur County, which bailiff must be a resident of that county and at least 18 years of age.  The bill also requires the sheriff of Upshur County, on the request of the judge of the 115th District Court, to deputize the bailiff appointed by that judge, in addition to other deputies authorized by law.