COURTS-SECURITY OFFICERS

Amends the Supreme Court Act. Provides that the office of marshal for the Supreme Court may also employ court security officers. Authorizes a court security officer to arrest in the same manner as authorized by similarly certified officers of a county sheriff. Allows a court security officer to carry a weapon at his or her place of employment and to and from his or her place of employment. Effective immediately. Fiscal Note (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts) Based on a review of the bill, it has been determined that the proposed legislation would have no fiscal impact on the state appropriation to the judicial branch.