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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 authorizing the courts of the Commonwealth to establish a system of juvenile restitution. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the courts in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to establish a system of juvenile restitution. The key provisions of the bill allow the court to order juvenile offenders to repair, replace, or financially compensate the victim for any damage or loss caused by their wrongful act. The court can make restitution a condition of the juvenile's release, placement, or parole, and can issue orders like garnishments or wage withholdings to facilitate the collection of restitution payments, which are then turned over to the victim.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (11)
Paul Frost (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Bradford Hill (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Randy Hunt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Todd Smola (R),
Mike Soter (R),
Donald Wong (R),
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/H3339 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3339.pdf |
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