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Introduced
10/23/2017
10/23/2017
In Committee
10/25/2017
10/25/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish an appeals process for decisions by clerk-magistrates. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an appeals process for private parties who have their applications for criminal complaints denied by a clerk-magistrate. It requires the clerk-magistrate to provide the specific reason for denying the application and allows the private party to request a hearing before the court, where a different judge or magistrate will consider the evidence and decide whether to grant the application. This bill aims to provide private parties with a statutory right to challenge a clerk-magistrate's decision to deny their request for a criminal complaint.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
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/H3987 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3987.pdf |
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