Bill > H3351

This bill aims to enhance safety and security in courthouses by introducing three key changes to existing laws: 1. It makes certain assaults and assault and battery offenses committed on court property while courts are in session or open to the public felony offenses, punishable by up to three years in state prison or two and a half years in a jail or house of correction, or a fine of up to $25,000. 2. It increases the potential penalty for willfully disrupting court proceedings from a one-year misdemeanor to a felony punishable by up to three years in state prison or two and a half years in a jail or house of correction, or a fine of up to $5,000. 3. It establishes an enhanced penalty for certain threats to do bodily harm to court staff, jurors, prosecutors, and attorneys due to the performance of their official duties, making it a felony punishable by up to three years in state prison or two and a half years in a jail or house of correction, or a fine of up to $5,000. The bill aims to protect those who work in the court system or come to courts as jurors, witnesses, parties, or attorneys seeking justice or performing duties related to the administration of justice, ensuring their safety and security.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3351