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MA H1345

MA H1345
Relative to counsel appointed to habitual offender cases


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to counsel appointed to habitual offender cases. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 11 of Chapter 211D of the General Laws, which deals with counsel appointed in certain legal cases, by adding a reference to cases related to Section 25 of Chapter 279. This means that in addition to homicide cases, lawyers will now also be appointed to represent individuals in cases involving habitual offenders, a legal designation for individuals who repeatedly commit crimes.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4706 (on 10/24/2016)

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