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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
For legislation to preserve certain appellate rights. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to preserve certain appellate rights in criminal proceedings. It amends the General Laws to state that a written motion in limine, which is a request to the court to limit or exclude certain evidence, will be sufficient to preserve an objection for appellate purposes, regardless of whether the objection is orally renewed at trial, unless the trial judge specifically requires the issue to be raised again at trial in order to be considered on the record as it then stands. This provision ensures that defendants' ability to appeal certain rulings is not lost due to technicalities.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 02/03/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S885 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S885.pdf |
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