An Act relative to identifying costs associated with legal counsel for classification hearings
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes the creation of a special commission, including members of the General Court, to investigate and determine the annual costs associated with providing legal counsel to individuals undergoing sex offender classification hearings. The commission’s goal is to establish a clearer understanding of these expenses. This legislation aims to improve transparency and potentially inform future funding decisions related to legal representation in these proceedings.
Key provisions
- Establish a special commission to study the costs of court-appointed counsel.
- The commission will include members of the General Court.
- The commission will focus on costs associated with sex offender classification hearings.
- The commission’s findings will be used to identify annual costs.
- The study is intended to inform future funding decisions.
Who is affected
- Sex Offenders
- Individuals undergoing classification hearings
- The General Court
- Judiciary Department
- Legal Counsel
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Kimberly N. Ferguson
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