Bill > S1001

This bill aims to improve after-hours bail procedures in Massachusetts. The key provisions are: 1. The Trial Court shall be responsible for compensating persons authorized to take bail outside of regular working hours, subject to appropriation. 2. The bill removes the second paragraph of the existing law. 3. The bill adds a new paragraph allowing persons authorized to take bail to administer oaths or affirmations required for taking bail or releasing on personal recognizance through wire or electronic means. The bill also prohibits delegating the setting or taking of bail or release on personal recognizance to any other person.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1001