Massachusetts H1937 allows the Commonwealth to appeal bail decisions made by district courts.

Massachusetts H1937 amends the state's bail process by allowing the Commonwealth to petition the superior court for a review of bail decisions made by district courts. Specifically, the Commonwealth, with approval from the District Attorney or the Attorney General, can file a petition for review if a defendant is released on personal recognizance without surety or with bail. The superior court must then hear the petition as quickly as possible, ideally on the same day it is filed, unless necessary records are unavailable.

Massachusetts H1937 allows the Commonwealth to appeal bail decisions made by district courts.

Massachusetts H1937 amends the state's bail process by allowing the Commonwealth to petition the superior court for a review of bail decisions made by district courts. Specifically, the Commonwealth, with approval from the District Attorney or the Attorney General, can file a petition for review if a defendant is released on personal recognizance without surety or with bail. The superior court must then hear the petition as quickly as possible, ideally on the same day it is filed, unless necessary records are unavailable.