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MA H923

MA H923
Relative to additional justices of the peace


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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 providing additional justices of the peace. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 39 of Chapter 207 of the General Laws to allow for the appointment of additional justices of the peace in cities and towns. Specifically, the bill states that upon application by the chief executive officer of a city or town to the governor, one additional justice of the peace can be appointed for every 2,500 inhabitants of that city or town.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

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

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