Resolve for a commission to review, replace, and eliminate the Grand Jury System
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This resolution proposes the creation of a commission to investigate and ultimately eliminate the Grand Jury system in Massachusetts. The commission’s purpose is to review the current system and recommend potential replacements. This initiative seeks to examine the role and impact of grand juries within the state’s legal process.
Key provisions
- Establish a commission to review the Grand Jury System.
- The commission is tasked with replacing the current system.
- The commission is also directed to eliminate the Grand Jury System.
- The commission’s work will involve an investigation and study.
- The resolution was referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Who is affected
- Criminal defendants
- Prosecutors
- The legal system in Massachusetts
- The Judiciary
Notable changes
- The resolution aims to fundamentally alter the role of grand juries in Massachusetts law.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsor
Vincent Dixon
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