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MA S1543

MA S1543
Relative to access to community corrections


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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

For legislation relative to access to community corrections. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Office of Community Justice Programs within the Office of the Commissioner of Probation to develop and oversee a statewide continuum of community justice programs, including intensive supervision with treatment, pretrial services, and reentry services. The bill authorizes courts to sentence eligible individuals to intensive supervision with treatment as a condition of probation and allows for participation in pretrial services programs in lieu of bail or as a condition of release. The bill also allows the Probation Department and the Office of Community Justice Programs to provide services to individuals on probation or released from incarceration. The bill requires the Commissioner of Probation to submit an annual report on the utilization and effectiveness of these community justice programs.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2763 (on 03/17/2022)

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