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 establishes a commission to study the possibility of expanding sentencing guidelines within Massachusetts Houses of Correction. The commission will include members of the General Court and conduct an investigation into this potential expansion. The purpose of this study is to examine current sentencing practices and explore potential adjustments.
Key provisions
- Establish a commission to study expanding sentencing jurisdiction.
- The commission will include members of the General Court.
- The commission will investigate statutory sentencing guidelines.
- The study will focus on Houses of Correction.
- The commission is tasked with an investigation and study.
- The study will examine current sentencing practices.
- The study will explore potential adjustments to sentencing guidelines.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts Houses of Correction
- Correctional officers
- Defendants in criminal cases
- The General Court
- The Department of Public Safety
Notable changes
- The bill proposes a study to potentially alter existing sentencing guidelines.
- It involves a commission with members from the General Court, increasing oversight.
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7 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Christopher Richard Flanagan
David T. Vieira
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