An Act to eliminate standard conditions in probation

Summary

The bill would make probation in Massachusetts presumptively administrative, allowing judges to impose conditions only when they specifically address the offender’s traits and the crime. It caps probation at three years for felonies and one year for misdemeanors, with limited exceptions, and adds rules for concurrent sentencing and extensions for substance‑treatment programs. The aim is to focus probation on rehabilitation and public safety rather than blanket requirements.

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