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MA S824

MA S824
Providing for the waiver of fees for contesting motor vehicle infractions


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide for the waiver of fees for contesting motor vehicle infractions. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to provide for the waiver or refund of court filing fees for contesting motor vehicle infractions. Specifically, it proposes amending the existing law to state that if a hearing results in a ruling that the violator is not responsible for the infraction, the registry shall refund the court filing fee to the alleged violator within 60 days of the ruling. The bill also proposes amending the law to waive or refund the fee for a hearing before a justice if the hearing results in a ruling that the violator is not responsible. Additionally, the bill would require the refund of violation administrative fees upon the completion of a successful appeal.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2313 (on 03/01/2018)

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