An Act to protect the Courts of the Commonwealth

Summary

The measure prevents people attending a court case—parties, witnesses, or their household members—from being taken into civil arrest while at the courthouse or traveling to it unless a judge has issued a warrant. It also requires law‑enforcement officers to identify themselves, submit any arrest orders for court review, and limits mask use, while the Attorney General can enforce the law and the Supreme Judicial Court must report on warrants each year. The goal is to protect the court environment and safeguard individuals' rights during proceedings.

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