HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 1269 FILED ON: 1/14/2025
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 1605
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Michael S. Chaisson
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act relative to juror comprehension.
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PETITION OF:
Name: | District/Address: | Date Added: |
Michael S. Chaisson | 1st Bristol | 1/14/2025 |
Marcus S. Vaughn | 9th Norfolk | 2/26/2025 |
HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 1269 FILED ON: 1/14/2025
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 1605
By Representative Chaisson of Foxborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1605) of Michael S. Chaisson and Marcus S. Vaughn relative to juror information cards. The Judiciary. |
[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE HOUSE, NO. 1395 OF 2023-2024.]
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)
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An Act relative to juror comprehension.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
Section 62 of Chapter 234A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting, after the word “terminology.” in line 7, the following:-
The court shall provide each juror a physical information card clearly defining the charges and legal terms applicable to the trial for which the juror was selected. The court shall replace the card upon request.