MA S939

Bill

MA S939

Relative to the safety of courthouses and remote court proceedings

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
04/15/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the safety of courthouses and remote court proceedings. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Massachusetts General Laws, specifically Section 70A of Chapter 221, to enhance the safety and authority of court officers. Firstly, it expands the areas where court officers have jurisdiction to include not only the courthouse itself but also the adjacent grounds, such as court parking areas. Secondly, it grants court officers additional police powers when they are attending court proceedings held outside of a traditional courthouse, such as during remote court proceedings or in other designated locations, and also when they are escorting jurors on official court business, escorting a judicial officer, or involved in the care, custody, or transport of detainees. These expanded powers aim to ensure the safety and security of court proceedings and personnel in a wider range of circumstances.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

James Timilty (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied H1518 (on 10/05/2015)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S939

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S939
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S939
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S939.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1518	Relative to the safety of courthouses and remote court proceedings	Read second and ordered to a third reading	Replaced by
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