HD 2000 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

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

HD 2000 adds criminal penalties for harming court personnel. It makes it a crime to willfully cause serious bodily injury to public defenders, district attorney's office staff, probation officers, or other court system employees. Offenders face up to two years in prison or a $2,000 fine. The bill directly affects individuals who physically harm these specific court workers and strengthens legal protections for them.
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