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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to authorize the Commonwealth to file appeals of bail decisions. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Commonwealth (the state government) to file appeals of bail decisions made by district courts. The bill allows the Commonwealth to petition the superior court for a review of a district court's decision to release a defendant on personal recognizance without surety (bail) or on bail with or without surety. The superior court is required to hear the Commonwealth's petition for review on the next business day after it is filed, unless extraordinary circumstances exist. The superior court can then order the defendant to be released on bail, order a different bail amount, or remand the defendant to custody.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1530 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1530.pdf |
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