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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 appellate rights for forensic justice. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing Chapter 278A of the General Laws in Massachusetts to provide appellate rights for forensic justice. Specifically, it adds a definition for "third party" to mean a person who is subject to an order under this chapter to produce biological material for analysis. Additionally, it amends Section 18 of Chapter 278A to allow the third party subject to the order, the moving party, or the Commonwealth to file a notice of appeal with the court within 30 days of the entry of judgment if an order allowing or denying a motion for forensic or scientific analysis is appealed.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
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/H1666 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1666.pdf |
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