Senate: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Summary
The bill creates a new Chapter 221A that bars civil arrests of parties, witnesses, or their family members at courthouses unless a judge‑issued warrant is presented. It also forces law‑enforcement officers to identify themselves, disclose the purpose of any action, and turn over any arrest orders to court staff, with the Supreme Judicial Court required to publish annual reports on those warrants. The measure seeks to protect people’s ability to attend court without fear of improper detention while still allowing arrests for serious crimes.
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