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MA H1747

MA H1747
Relative to judicial discretion for probation


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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 judicial discretion for probation. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing Massachusetts law by giving judges more discretion in placing a defendant on probation. The bill allows judges to consider various factors, such as the defendant's age, military service, education, medical history, past criminal convictions, and employment status, when making probation decisions. This added discretion aims to provide more flexibility and individualized assessment in the probation process.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

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

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