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MA S999

Relative to the management of the several clerks of court


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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

For legislation relative to the management of the several clerks of court. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill modifies Chapter 221 of the General Laws to change the process for appointing and removing first assistant clerks of court in certain counties. The bill allows the clerks of court in Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, and Worcester counties to appoint and remove first assistant clerks, who will also serve as assistant clerks of the Supreme Judicial Court and Superior Court departments, as well as the county commissioners. The bill also allows the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court to appoint and remove the first assistant clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for a three-year term. The bill takes effect upon passage.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2665 (on 02/07/2022)

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