§ 2-6-13. CITY MARSHAL DIVISION.

(A)

The director shall employ one or more city marshals. A city marshal employed under this section shall be commissioned, appointed and designated a peace officer under Article 2.12(3) ( Who are Peace Officers ) of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

(B)

A city marshal may:

(1)

serve processes issued by a City Court, including Class "C" warrants, subpoenas, and summons;

(2)

transport prisoners with Class "C" warrants between City and County courts, booking, and detention facilities;

(3)

accept prisoners arrested for Class "C" offenses by an Austin Police officer, airport public safety officer, or park public safety officer, and process the prisoners through a City Court or detention facility;

(4)

provide building and courtroom security for City courts; and

(5)

perform other duties as assigned by the director.

(C)

A city marshal may enforce a federal, state, or local law or regulation in the course and scope of the performance of the duties described in Subsection (B).

(D)

Subsection (C) does not limit a city marshal's law enforcement authority in the officer's capacity as a peace officer.

Source: Ord. 20050804-047.