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MA H1369

MA H1369
Relative to the conditions of probation


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Introduced Session

187th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the conditions of probation. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill proposes changes to the conditions of probation, aiming to improve rehabilitation and reintegration efforts for individuals on supervised probation. Key provisions include requiring that specified rehabilitation programs, which are intended to help probationers recover and rejoin society, be attended on a schedule that prioritizes their rehabilitation and reintegration, and that these programs do not run at the same time. If a court mandates multiple rehabilitation programs, the sentencing judge must provide a written explanation for each one. The bill also mandates that probation officers' evaluations include their ability to ensure probationers meet their conditions, and that annual reports on probationers include statistics on their employment and educational achievements upon completing their sentences.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4364 (on 07/31/2012)

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