An Act regarding willful injury to public defenders and other court personnel

This bill amends Massachusetts law to increase penalties for anyone who willfully harms public defenders, district attorney employees, probation officers, or other court personnel. Under the new provision, such acts of violence or serious bodily injury would result in a maximum prison sentence of two years or a fine of up to $2,000. The measure directly affects individuals who work within the criminal justice system and those who might commit assaults against them. By adding these specific protections to Chapter 269, the legislation clarifies the consequences for targeting court employees.