An Act relative to equitable court staffing
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to add the district courts of Edgartown and Nantucket to the list of courts specified in section 10 of chapter 218. The changes are made to clarify the jurisdictions covered by this section. The bill essentially updates a list of court districts.
Key provisions
- Adds the district court of Edgartown to the list of courts.
- Adds the district court of Nantucket to the list of courts.
- Modifies section 10 of chapter 218 of the General Laws.
- Updates court district designations.
Who is affected
- Court personnel
- Judges
- Litigants in Edgartown and Nantucket district courts
- The Massachusetts court system
Notable changes
- Expands the list of specified district courts.
- Updates jurisdictional definitions within the General Laws.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on the Judiciary
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