MA H2251

Bill

Relative to pre-trial detention

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 adjournments of examinations and trials. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 35 of Chapter 276 of the General Laws by reducing the maximum time for an adjournment of an examination or trial from thirty days to twenty days. This change aims to shorten the pre-trial detention period, which is an important aspect of the criminal justice system.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Paul Brodeur (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Dave Rogers (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2170 (on 10/02/2017)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2251

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2251
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2251.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H3089	Relative to the use of community corrections for pre-trial detainees and criminal defendants	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
H3115	Allowing for pretrial offenders to be eligible for services at offices of community corrections	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
H3120	Reforming pretrial process	Accompanied a new draft, see S2170	Similar To
S2170	Relative to criminal justice reform	Ways and Means amendment adopted, as amended, see S2185	Replaced by
S834	Reforming pretrial process	Accompanied a new draft, see S2170	Similar To

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MA H2251

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