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MA H1649
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Marjorie Decker
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AI Summary
- Amends Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 221, Section 88 to set court transcript rates at $4.50 per page for originals and $1.50 per page for copies, with reduced rates of $0.15 per page for indigent persons
- Rush transcript rates set at $6.75 per page for originals and $2.25 per page for copies, with indigent rate of $0.23 per page
- Transcripts ordered by presiding justice or district attorney in criminal cases are paid by the administrative office of the trial court and taxed as court expenses
- Police statements ordered transcribed by the presiding justice must be provided to all parties, with payment made by the trial court administrative office
- Beginning July 1, 2030, and every five years thereafter, all transcript rates will be automatically adjusted based on cumulative Consumer Price Index changes
Legislative Description
Concerning furnishing transcripts of notes and fees
Last Action
Hearing scheduled for 04/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-2
10/14/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/27/2025
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