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MA H1891

Relative to authorizing electronic signatures for electronic applications for criminal complaint


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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 authorizing electronic signatures for electronic applications for criminal complaint. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to authorize the use of electronic signatures for electronic applications for criminal complaints. Specifically, it amends existing law to allow complainants, including law enforcement officers, to subscribe to criminal complaints electronically, under the pains and penalties of perjury, rather than being examined on oath by a justice. The bill also allows for criminal complaints to be subscribed to electronically or in person.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

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

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