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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 victims rights. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 228 of the General Laws to automatically terminate the right to appeal or any pending appeal of a criminal conviction upon the death of the defendant, and the conviction judgment will stand unless the attorney general or district attorney takes action to vacate the conviction in the interest of justice. The purpose is to address the scenario where a defendant passes away before their appeal is resolved.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
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/H709 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H709.pdf |
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