Bill > H1910

This bill amends Chapter 269 of the Massachusetts General Laws by adding a new Section 14C that establishes criminal penalties for individuals who willfully harm or cause serious bodily injury to certain court-related personnel, including public defenders, District Attorney's office employees, probation officers, and other court system members. Specifically, the bill creates a legal consequence where anyone who intentionally causes harm to these professionals can be punished by either imprisonment in state prison for up to two years or a fine of up to $2,000. The provision appears designed to protect court personnel who may face increased risk of violence due to the nature of their work, by creating a specific criminal statute that recognizes the potential dangers they encounter while performing their professional duties and providing a clear legal deterrent against such attacks.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1910