Legislation: minor defendants in DV proceedings
01/23/2017
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Massachusetts
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Legislation
, Domestic Violence - Accused Person
HB 2311 and SB 786 would create a way for minor 13 or over to appear without a parent or adult in order to defend against a protective order related to abuse/harassment, and would require appointment of counsel for such a minor.
See our bills tracking page for updates on these bills.
