MA S1270

Creates new crime for tampering with GPS monitors, breathalyzers, or other court-ordered monitoring devices, punishable by up to 10 years in state prison or 2.5 years in house of correction

Expands list of offenses that trigger dangerousness hearings for pretrial detention to include threats to kill, rape, or cause serious bodily injury, as well as certain weapons and human trafficking violations

Removes the 120-day limit on pretrial detention, allowing detention until case disposition while requiring speedy trial and case prioritization under existing court rules

Requires victim notification before releasing defendants charged with domestic abuse, assault and battery, strangulation, or other violent offenses involving identified victims

Limits defendant hold time to 6 hours maximum for purposes of victim notification, with notice responsibility assigned to police, courts, or correctional facilities depending on release location