summary
Introduced
05/21/2018
05/21/2018
In Committee
05/30/2018
05/30/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the examination of evidence rooms and evidentiary procedures. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance the oversight and accountability of evidence rooms and evidentiary procedures in Massachusetts. It requires annual random-sampling audits, semi-annual inspections, and full audits every 5 years of police departments' evidence and property rooms. The bill also mandates the deposit of seized monies into interest-bearing accounts and the proper recording and reporting of evidence disposal. Additionally, it directs the Department of Environmental Protection to study the licensing of incinerators and methods for the safe disposal of controlled substances. The bill provides a 1-year timeline for police departments to complete their initial full audit.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4686 (on 07/03/2018)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4553 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4553.pdf |
Loading...