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MA H3395
Requiring only a justice to remove a trial default of a defendant who fails to appear at trial
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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 removal of a trial default of defendants who fail to appear at trial. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends chapter 276 of the Massachusetts General Laws to require that a person who is arrested on a "Trial Default Warrant" (a warrant issued when a defendant fails to appear for a scheduled trial, and the Commonwealth certifies that it was ready to proceed) can only be subject to bail by a justice in the issuing court or the district where the warrant was executed. Additionally, the person may be required to pay any costs imposed by the issuing justice, unless remitted by the presenting justice. The bill also specifies that the "Trial Default Warrant" must be clearly identified as such in the court records.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
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/H3395 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3395.pdf |
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