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House 1618 - Petition of Harold P. Naughton, Jr., for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of the standards by which indigent counsel are appointed in the Commonwealth.

Bill Status

  • Session: 185th General Court
  • Bill Status: 03/31/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H4614

Sponsor:

  • Harold P. Naughton, Jr.

All Bill Actions

  • 01/11/07 H Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
  • 01/11/07 S Senate concurred
  • Public Hearing date May 8 pm at 1:00 in Room A-2
  • 03/31/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H4614

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