An Act to study a post-conviction evidence retention facility
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill directs the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to conduct a study on the feasibility of creating a facility to store evidence related to post-conviction cases in Massachusetts. The study will examine the costs and potential benefits of either building a new facility or leasing one. This initiative aims to address the management of evidence in legal proceedings after a conviction has been challenged.
Key provisions
- Authorize the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to conduct a feasibility study.
- Require the study to assess the costs associated with constructing or leasing a facility.
- Require the study to evaluate the benefits of such a facility.
- Focus on evidence retention related to post-conviction cases.
- The study must report its findings to the legislature.
Who is affected
- The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance
- The Massachusetts Legislature
- Individuals involved in post-conviction legal proceedings
- Legal professionals
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- This bill initiates a study, not the implementation of a facility.
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