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MA H855

MA H855
Establishing mandatory post release supervision in the Commonwealth


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to mandatory post-release supervision. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill establishes mandatory post-release supervision for individuals sentenced to incarceration in a house of correction, jail, or state prison, excluding those whose parole eligibility is determined by existing law. The period of mandatory post-release supervision is generally 25% of the maximum term of incarceration imposed, with a minimum of 9 months. Individuals under supervision will be subject to the jurisdiction of either the Office of the Commissioner of Probation or the Parole Board, depending on the length of their sentence. The bill also provides for early termination of supervision, procedures for addressing violations, and the completion of mandatory post-release supervision under certain conditions. The provisions of this bill will apply to all felonies and misdemeanors committed on or after January 1, 2018.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)

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