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MA H3453

Creating the justice safety valve


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to mandatory minimum sentences. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "Justice Safety Valve Act," aims to give courts the discretion to depart from mandatory minimum sentences in certain cases. Specifically, the bill allows courts to depart from mandatory minimum sentences for non-violent offenses if the court finds that the mandatory minimum sentence is not necessary for public protection and would result in substantial injustice to the defendant, or if the defendant is eligible for alternative sentencing options based on a risk, needs, and responsivity assessment. The bill also requires the Executive Office of the Massachusetts Trial Court to submit an annual report on the use of these sentencing departures, including demographic information and the types of crimes involved.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)

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