MA H750

Bill

Improving juror service

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 juror service. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve juror service in Massachusetts. It makes several changes to the existing law, including allowing the use of postcard summons, removing the requirement for a juror confirmation form, and streamlining the process for responding to summons. The bill also modifies the procedures for postponing jury service, providing juror service certificates, and issuing juror compensation checks. Overall, the bill seeks to modernize and simplify the juror service process in the state.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Claire Cronin (D), Jeff Roy (D),

Last Action

Accompanied S771 (on 04/05/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H750

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H750
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H750.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1069	Relative to improving access to emergency treatment plans	Accompanied a study order, see H4557	Similar To
H1112	Improving housing opportunities and the Massachusetts economy	Accompanied a study order, see H4590	Similar To
H1504	Improving the earned income credit for working families	Accompanied a new draft, see H3852	Similar To
H2287	To improve probation violation proceedings	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
H265	To assure opportunity for all students with disabilities	Accompanied a new draft, see H4390	Similar To
H304	To promote autonomy and success in schools	Accompanied a new draft, see H4393	Similar To
H329	To establish more rigorous thinking into MA public education	Accompanied a study order, see H4678	Similar To
H728	Relative to improving the administration and efficiency of the judicial system	Accompanied a new draft, see S2170	Similar To
S771	Improving juror service	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 435 of the Acts of 2018	Replaced by

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