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MA H3094

Concerning the arrest without a warrant of persons on probation


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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 arrests without a warrant of persons on probation. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 3 of Chapter 279 of the General Laws to expand the definition of "probation officer" to include various supervisory positions, and to remove the time limit and temporary custody provisions for arresting persons on probation without a warrant. The key changes are: (1) expanding the definition of "probation officer" to include supervisory roles; (2) removing the 72-hour time limit for holding a person arrested without a warrant; and (3) specifying that persons held on such warrants shall not be admitted to bail.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)

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