Bill > S1090

This bill modifies Section 58A of chapter 276 of Massachusetts law by adding a new provision that requires the Commonwealth to take action when an individual is charged for a second time with a specific type of offense. Specifically, if a person is charged a second time with an offense listed in the original subsection (1), the prosecution must file a motion either for pretrial detention (holding the defendant in custody before trial) or for release with specific conditions, based on an assessment of the defendant's potential dangerousness. The bill aims to provide a more structured approach to handling repeat offenders by mandating that prosecutors evaluate and take a formal position on the defendant's risk to public safety upon a second charge. The proposed change gives prosecutors a clear directive to proactively address potential risks associated with individuals who have been charged with similar offenses multiple times.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1090