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An Act Relative to Criminal Justice Reform (S 2371, Ch. 69, 2018)

April 13, 2018

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Completely rewrote § 3, establishing the current two-subsection structure (submission forthwith upon conviction or within 10 days of intake; no release until a sample is collected; added the Commissioner of Probation as a collection authority). Approved April 13, 2018.

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State
Massachusetts
Bill Number
S 2371
Legislation Status
Enacted

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