By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate,
No. 935) of Michael R. Knapik and Donald F. Humason, Jr.
for legislation relative to failing to appear in court
after release on bail. The Judiciary. |
By Mr. Knapik, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate,
No. 935) of Michael R. Knapik and Donald F. Humason, Jr.
for legislation relative to failing to appear in court
after release on bail. The Judiciary. |
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 82A of chapter 276 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2004 Official Edition, is hereby amended in the first paragraph by inserting at the end thereof the following sentence:-
“Any person who so fails to appear shall not have the right to bail or recognizance.”
