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MA H1316

Relative to sheriffs


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
04/11/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a board of administrations of sheriffs. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a Corrections Advisory Board to provide independent advice to the Commonwealth's corrections providers, including the sheriffs, in order to improve coordination and identify best practices. The bill also makes various changes related to sheriffs' civil process offices, including: establishing them as the exclusive entity for performing civil process duties, regulating the compensation of deputies and employees, requiring training and certification for deputies performing civil process duties, and establishing accounting and reporting requirements for fees and revenues. Additionally, the bill provides for the treatment of injuries to deputy sheriffs and other civil process office employees, and requires various assessments and audits related to sheriff's offices and inmate health services.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

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