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MA S2637

MA S2637
Increasing first assistant clerks in Berkshire County


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Introduced
04/07/2025
In Committee
08/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

194th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to increase first assistant clerks in Berkshire County. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to increase the number of first assistant clerks in Berkshire County. Specifically, the bill modifies two sections of Chapter 221, which governs the organization and staffing of courts. The first section adds "Berkshire" to a list of counties, and the second section explicitly provides for 2 assistant clerks in Berkshire County, where previously no such provision existed. This change will likely improve administrative support and efficiency in the Berkshire County court system by allowing for additional administrative staff to help manage court records, support judges and other court personnel, and process legal documents. The bill follows a standard legislative format of amending existing law by inserting new language into specific sections of the Massachusetts General Laws.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886 (on 12/18/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2637
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2637.pdf
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