Bill > H1224

This bill establishes new protections for judges and their families in Massachusetts by granting the Attorney General's office exclusive authority to investigate and prosecute criminal acts and threats made against justices of the Supreme Judicial Court, Appeals Court, and Trial Court, as well as their immediate family members. To aid in these efforts, the Attorney General will have access to the resources of the State Police for investigations and protection. Furthermore, the bill creates a new criminal offense for making such threats, with penalties ranging from up to two and a half years in jail to ten years in state prison and a fine of up to $25,000. This legislation aims to enhance the safety and security of the judiciary by centralizing these sensitive cases and imposing stricter penalties for those who threaten judges or their families.