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MA H1699

MA H1699
Relative to parole supervision for life


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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 parole supervision for life. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law to modify the provisions related to parole supervision for life. The key changes include: 1) Allowing individuals sentenced to community supervision for life to petition the Parole Board for termination of supervision after 15 years, subject to a hearing and evaluation by an expert. 2) Establishing a graduated system of imprisonment terms for violations of community supervision conditions, with increasing penalties for repeat offenses. 3) Clarifying the procedures for the Parole Board to order the arrest and temporary custody of individuals suspected of violating their supervision conditions, and the subsequent court process to determine if a violation occurred.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

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

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