An Act relative to the safety of courthouses and remote court proceedings
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill addresses the safety of courthouses and remote court proceedings in Massachusetts. It aims to ensure a secure environment for court staff, visitors, and participants during in-person and virtual court sessions. The bill likely seeks to establish or enhance protocols and procedures related to security measures and remote access within the judicial system. It builds upon previous legislative efforts to improve courthouse safety.
Key provisions
- Establishment of safety protocols for courthouses.
- Consideration of security measures for remote court proceedings.
- Potential updates to procedures for managing access to courthouses.
- Guidance on ensuring the security of virtual court platforms.
- Coordination between court systems and law enforcement regarding safety.
- Study order related to courthouse safety (referenced as H5281).
Who is affected
- Courthouse staff
- Court visitors
- Litigants
- Judges
- Massachusetts court system
Notable changes
- Builds upon previous legislation addressing courthouse safety.
- Specifically addresses remote court proceedings, a growing aspect of the judicial system.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Daniel J. Hunt
Cosponsor
Daniel J. Hunt
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