MA S1256

Allows adults and children who are survivors of abuse, sexual assault, PTSD, or human trafficking to file motions for pretrial diversion, reduced sentences, or postconviction relief when their alleged offenses were related to their survivor experiences

Establishes mandatory sentence reductions for eligible survivors: life without parole reduced to 10 years or less, life with parole to 7 years or less, 25+ year sentences to 5 years or less, with proportional reductions for shorter sentences down to probation for sentences of 2.5 years or less

Creates a pretrial diversion option allowing criminal proceedings to be suspended for 3-24 months, with case dismissal upon satisfactory completion of a diversion plan including programs, services, or community activities

Requires the Attorney General to report annually to the Joint Committee on the Judiciary on motions filed, including data on outcomes, counties, and defendant demographics by race, ethnicity, and gender

Expands record expungement eligibility to include offenses related to being a victim of abuse, sexual assault, PTSD, or human trafficking, and allows judges to seal such records without a waiting period