Authorizes electronic signatures for criminal complaints in Massachusetts.

This bill amends the General Laws of Massachusetts to allow law enforcement officers to submit criminal complaints electronically, with the option to sign these complaints electronically under the pains and penalties of perjury. This change applies to complaints submitted by law enforcement officers, providing an alternative to being examined on oath by a justice. The bill modifies existing sections of the General Laws to include the option of electronic signatures for criminal complaints.

Authorizes electronic signatures for criminal complaints in Massachusetts.

This bill amends the General Laws of Massachusetts to allow law enforcement officers to submit criminal complaints electronically, with the option to sign these complaints electronically under the pains and penalties of perjury. This change applies to complaints submitted by law enforcement officers, providing an alternative to being examined on oath by a justice. The bill modifies existing sections of the General Laws to include the option of electronic signatures for criminal complaints.