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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 costs of appeals by certain defendants. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 28E of Chapter 278 of the General Laws to require defendants who are not indigent and are not entitled to public representation to be responsible for their own costs on appeal, unless the Commonwealth loses the appeal or the Commonwealth's application is denied. In such cases, the defendant is entitled to be reimbursed for the costs incurred as a result of the appeal, including reasonable attorney's fees, subject to the approval of the court.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3356 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3356.pdf |
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