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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to appeals from the decisions of clerk-magistrates. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide private party complainants with a statutory right to challenge a clerk-magistrate's denial of an application for the issuance of a criminal complaint. Specifically, it requires the clerk to enter the specific reason for denying such an application, and gives the private party the opportunity to be heard by the court regarding the denial. The justice or magistrate who denied the initial application would be disqualified from presiding over the hearing, and the court would have the authority to grant the application for the issuance of a complaint upon hearing and considering the evidence provided by the private party.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2612 (on 02/08/2024)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1042 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1042.pdf |
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