Bill > H3036

This bill amends the third paragraph of section 35 of chapter 123 of the Massachusetts General Laws, which relates to civil commitment proceedings for alcohol and substance abuse treatment. The key provisions include: (1) allowing the court to issue a warrant for the person's arrest if they fail to appear as summoned, (2) authorizing the court to issue the warrant in any city or town in the Commonwealth if the petitioner provides information about the person's whereabouts, and (3) permitting the court to issue a warrant for the person's apprehension and appearance if there are reasonable grounds to believe they will not appear and further delay would present an immediate danger to their well-being, with the warrant continuing for up to 5 consecutive days, excluding weekends and holidays, or until the person is presented to the court, but prohibiting arrest unless the person can be presented to a judge within 24 hours.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3036