Bill > S2198

This bill amends sections 58 and 58A of chapter 276 of the General Laws in Massachusetts. Specifically, it allows either the defendant or the Commonwealth to petition the superior court for a review of a district court's decision to admit a defendant to bail on personal recognizance without surety. It also sets out the process for the superior court to review the district court's decision, including requiring the defendant to appear before the superior court on the next business day if the Commonwealth files a petition for review. The bill aims to provide more opportunities for reviewing bail decisions, particularly when the district court has released a defendant on personal recognizance.

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2198