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MA S1160
Bill
AI Summary
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All Clerk Magistrates appointed after the Act's implementation must hold a degree from an accredited graduate law school
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Current Clerk Magistrates without a law degree are encouraged to earn one; completing the degree within seven years qualifies them for a 10% upward incentive bonus
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All Clerk Magistrates must receive additional training and yearly update training under regulations created by the Attorney General in conjunction with supervising justices
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Similar legislation was filed in the previous legislative session (Senate No. 1032 of 2023-2024)
Legislative Description
Providing for the improvement of required standards of Clerk Magistrates
Last Action
Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886
12/18/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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