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MA S1162
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends Section 87 of Chapter 276 of the General Laws to codify factors judges may consider when placing defendants on probation
- Authorizes judges to consider defendant's age, education, employment status, and past/current medical status
- Includes military-specific factors: nature of military service, injuries or wounds sustained, and military discipline record
- Permits consideration of family and medical psychological reports in probation decisions
- Allows judges to weigh nature and age of any past criminal convictions
Legislative Description
Relative to judicial discretion for probation
Last Action
Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886
12/18/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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