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MA H1786

MA H1786
Relative to dual detention status


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to juvenile or youthful offenders. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 119 of the General Laws to prohibit the Department of Youth Services and the Department of Correction from placing minors in secure detention or correctional facilities if they have not been charged with or adjudicated as delinquent, except for specific circumstances. The bill also requires that minors alleged to be or found delinquent not be detained or confined in any institution where they have contact with adult inmates, and that personnel working with both juveniles and adult inmates be trained and certified by the Department of Youth Services.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)

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