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MA H1694

MA H1694
Relative to identifying costs associated with legal counsel for classification hearings


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the annual costs of providing court-appointed counsel for sex offender classification hearings. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a commission to identify the annual costs of providing court-appointed counsel for sex offender classification hearings. The commission will consist of 14 members, including legislators, the Attorney General, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court, and individuals with experience in classification hearing procedures. The commission will measure the annual costs of providing counsel for these hearings and submit a report, including any draft legislation and regulations, to the joint committee on transportation within 12 months of the bill's enactment.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)

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