MA H1642

Amends Chapter 279, Section 3 to expand the definition of "probation officer" to include chief probation officers, regional and statewide probation supervisors, the ELMO center director, and the deputy commissioner of field services

Requires probation officers to provide a duplicate copy of the notice of surrender to the district attorney when the probationer has at least one underlying felony charge, and grants the district attorney the right to be heard and present evidence at surrender hearings

Authorizes probation officers with probable cause to arrest or issue warrants for probationers who violate court-set conditions of release under sections 42A, 58A, or 87 of Chapter 276

Requires incarcerated individuals with outstanding probation warrants to be notified of their right to apply for prompt court disposition, with a 6-month deadline for the court to bring them in for sentencing after application

Mandates that only a justice, special justice, or person exercising magistrate powers may make court findings, dispositions, or issue warrants under this chapter