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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to transparency in clerk magistrate hearings. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase transparency in clerk magistrate hearings in Massachusetts. It amends the existing law to establish a presumption that clerk magistrate hearings and their associated records will be open to the public, unless the court makes a written finding, after a hearing on the record, that the defendant's interest in privacy outweighs the public's right of access. Any such finding must be narrowly tailored and specify the reason for closing the hearing. The bill also requires that all clerk magistrate hearings be stenographically recorded or transcribed.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1474 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1474.pdf |
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