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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
For legislation to grant the Probate and Family Court Department exclusive jurisdiction to modify or enforce orders awarding legal custody of children. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to grant the Probate and Family Court Department exclusive jurisdiction to modify or enforce orders awarding permanent legal custody of a child to the child's parent, to the same extent that the court has jurisdiction over a complaint for modification or enforcement of a foreign judgment. In other words, this bill seeks to make juvenile court custody orders fully enforceable, ensuring that the Probate and Family Court has the authority to handle any changes or enforcement related to these orders.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
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/H3109 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3109.pdf |
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