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MA H1576

Authorizing electronic signatures for electronic applications for criminal complaint


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to authorizing electronic signatures for electronic applications for criminal complaints. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the use of electronic signatures for electronic applications for criminal complaints. Specifically, it amends existing law to allow complainants, including law enforcement officers, to subscribe to criminal complaints electronically under the pains and penalties of perjury, rather than being examined on oath by a justice. The bill also allows the subscription of criminal complaints to be done either electronically or in person.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)

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