Bill > H3303

This bill establishes the Massachusetts Innocence Commission, a body that will analyze the circumstances of innocent persons being charged, prosecuted, convicted, and incarcerated. The commission will advise the legislature on the causes and factors associated with wrongful convictions and recommend reforms to investigative, prosecutorial, judicial, and other processes to reduce the likelihood of innocent individuals being convicted of crimes. The commission will evaluate current practices and make recommendations in areas such as post-conviction access to DNA and forensic evidence, eyewitness identification procedures, videotaping of questioning, use of informant testimony, disclosure of exculpatory information, forensic lab operations, and oversight of misconduct allegations. The commission will be composed of representatives from various criminal justice agencies, legal professionals, and community organizations, and will report annually to the legislature and the public.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3303