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MA H1920

Relative to juvenile justice


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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 juvenile justice. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends the definition of "Delinquent child" in the Massachusetts General Laws. It excludes civil infractions, municipal ordinance violations, and first-time misdemeanor offenses with a maximum punishment of a fine or up to 6 months in jail from the definition of "Delinquent child." The court will make this determination prior to the child's arraignment.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

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

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