An Act relative to juror comprehension

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An Act relative to juror comprehension

An Act relative to juror comprehension By Representative Chaisson of Foxborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.

What This Bill Does

• An Act relative to juror comprehension By Representative Chaisson of Foxborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.
• 1605) of Michael S.
• Chaisson and Marcus S.
• Vaughn relative to juror information cards.

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Official Summary Text

An Act relative to juror comprehension
By Representative Chaisson of Foxborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1605) of Michael S. Chaisson and Marcus S. Vaughn relative to juror information cards. The Judiciary.

Current Bill Text

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Bill H.1605

Section 62 of Chapter 234A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting, after the word “terminology.” in line 7, the following:-

The court shall provide each juror a physical information card clearly defining the charges and legal terms applicable to the trial for which the juror was selected. The court shall replace the card upon request.

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