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MA H1463

MA H1463
Expanding eligibility for diversion to treatment for criminal offenders


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Introduced
03/10/2015
In Committee
03/10/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to expanding eligibility for diversion to treatment for criminal offenders. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to expand eligibility for diversion to treatment programs for criminal offenders by removing specific age and prior conviction restrictions. Currently, individuals must be between 18 and 22 years old and have no prior criminal convictions (excluding minor traffic violations) after turning 18, with no outstanding warrants or pending legal cases. This legislation proposes to strike these limitations, potentially allowing a broader range of individuals to access treatment as an alternative to traditional prosecution, thereby offering more opportunities for rehabilitation and reducing recidivism.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (20)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4369 (on 06/06/2016)

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