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MA H1813
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mary Keefe
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AI Summary
- Parole officers may issue temporary custody warrants with supervisor consent only for specific serious violations: intentional GPS monitor removal, victim/household contact, abuse or harassment prevention order violations, or imminent flight plans
- For other alleged parole violations, officers must obtain a warrant through written request to a single parole board member who determines probable cause
- Preliminary evidentiary hearings must be held within 15 days of temporary custody, with decisions issued within 48 hours
- Hearing officers must consider four factors before ordering continued custody: violation seriousness, connection to underlying offense, prior criminal record, and public/victim protection
- If a custody warrant is withdrawn, time served under that warrant counts toward the original sentence
Legislative Description
Promoting fairness in parole
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
10/20/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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