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MA H3356

MA H3356
For legislation relative to costs of appeals by the Commonwealth


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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 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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