Resolve to establish a commission to study expanding sentencing jurisdiction in Houses of Correction
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This resolution seeks to establish a commission to investigate and study the possibility of expanding the sentencing guidelines that can be applied within Massachusetts Houses of Correction. The commission would include members of the General Court and would analyze potential changes to current laws. The goal is to examine whether adjustments to sentencing jurisdiction are warranted to improve public safety and correctional practices.
Key provisions
- Establish a commission to study expanding sentencing jurisdiction.
- The commission will include members of the General Court.
- The commission will conduct an investigation and study.
- The study will focus on statutory sentencing guidelines in Houses of Correction.
- The commission’s work is intended to inform potential changes to sentencing laws.
Who is affected
- Correctional Facilities (Houses of Correction)
- The General Court
- Individuals incarcerated in Houses of Correction
- The Department of Public Health
- Sheriff’s Offices
Notable changes
- The bill proposes a study to potentially alter existing sentencing guidelines.
- It suggests a broader examination of sentencing jurisdiction within correctional facilities.
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7 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Christopher Richard Flanagan
David T. Vieira
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