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MA H751

MA H751
Relative to the appointment of private counsel


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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

Relative to the rates of compensation payable to counsel appointed or assigned to represent indigent persons. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to amend Section 11 of Chapter 211D of the General Laws to establish new hourly rates of compensation for private counsel appointed or assigned to represent indigent persons. Specifically, it sets the rate at $140 per hour for homicide cases, $100 per hour for superior court non-homicide cases, and $75 per hour for district court cases, children in need of services cases, children and family law cases, care and protection cases, sex offender registry cases, and mental health cases. Additionally, the bill removes subsection (d) from Section 11 of Chapter 211D.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)

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