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MA S1032

Providing for the improvement of required standards of Clerk Magistrates


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide for the improvement of required standards of Clerk Magistrates. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to improve the required standards for Clerk Magistrates in Massachusetts. It would require all newly appointed Clerk Magistrates to have a graduate law degree from an accredited law school. Additionally, current Clerk Magistrates without a graduate law degree would be encouraged to obtain one within seven years, with the possibility of a 10% upward bonus incentive. The bill also mandates additional and regular training for all Clerk Magistrates, to be developed and monitored by the Attorney General in coordination with the relevant supervising justices. The goal is to enhance the qualifications and consistency of the Clerk Magistrate system in the Commonwealth.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2753 (on 05/02/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1032
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1032.pdf
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