summary
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 victims rights. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 228 of the General Laws to automatically terminate the right to appeal or any pending appeal upon the death of a criminal defendant who has been convicted of a criminal offense, and the judgment of conviction will stand unless the attorney general or district attorney commences an action to vacate the conviction judgment in the interest of justice.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3314 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3314.pdf |
Loading...