Establishes a commission to study judicial accountability in Massachusetts.
The bill creates a commission to study the nomination, selection, appointment, and oversight of judges in Massachusetts. The commission will develop recommendations to improve accountability, including reappointment standards. The commission will consist of members appointed by the governor, the House of Representatives, and the Senate. It will also include presidents of various bar associations and other legal organizations. The commission will submit its first report by December 1, 2021, to the clerks of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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