Expands immunity for witnesses in Massachusetts courts to include district and juvenile courts.
This bill amends Massachusetts law to enhance the availability of immunity for witnesses testifying in various courts. It modifies the General Laws to include district and juvenile courts in the list of courts where immunity can be granted. This change aims to ensure that witnesses in different court proceedings can be granted immunity, potentially encouraging more individuals to testify in criminal cases.
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