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MA H1513
MA H1513Regarding the appointment of court investigators and the admissibility of certain reports in care and protection cases
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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
Relative to the appointment of court investigators and the admissibility of certain reports in care and protection cases. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends the laws regarding the appointment of court investigators and the admissibility of certain reports in care and protection cases. Specifically, it allows the court to appoint a neutral investigator to investigate facts relating to the welfare of a child, and the investigator's report would be admissible in evidence if offered by a party or the court. Additionally, the bill allows for the testimony of foster parents or pre-adoptive parents and the child (if competent and willing) to be included as evidence. The bill also makes some technical amendments to existing sections of the law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
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/H1513 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1513.pdf |
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