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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
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)
Jay Barrows (R),
Paul Brodeur (D),
Claire Cronin (D),
Dan Donahue (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
Alice Peisch (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H751 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H751.pdf |
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