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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 the commitment of alcoholics or substance abusers during court closures. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 35 of Chapter 123 of the General Laws to allow a justice of the superior, probate, district, or Boston municipal court to grant an order of commitment for a person who is likely to suffer serious harm due to their alcoholism or substance abuse, even when the court is closed for business. The bill authorizes the issuance of a warrant of apprehension and the placement of the person in protective custody until they can be presented before a justice. The order and supporting documentation must be certified by the clerk-magistrate or register of the court on the next court day, which commences proceedings under the relevant chapter, but is not necessary for the emergency order to take effect.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (12)
Kevin Kuros (R)*,
Thomas Calter (D),
William Crocker (R),
Shawn Dooley (R),
Ryan Fattman (R),
Jennifer Flanagan (D),
Paul Frost (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Marc Lombardo (R),
James Lyons (R),
Joe McKenna (R),
Bruce Tarr (R),
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/H2313 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2313.pdf |
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