An Act regarding probation violations
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-09:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4469↗ |
| 5/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
No additional cosponsors.
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J19 | Accompanied | — |
Section 133 of chapter 127 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the last sentence.
Section 3 of chapter 279 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out the third sentence and inserting in place thereof the following 4 sentences:- If such suspended sentence is to the state prison and is revoked, the sentence shall be in full force and effect. If such suspended sentence is to the house of correction and is revoked, the court shall have discretion to impose (i) the full term of the suspended sentence; or (ii) a portion of the suspended sentence with the remaining balance suspended. If the court imposes a portion of the suspended sentence, then the remaining balance of the suspended sentence and the length of time for which the balance is suspended shall be reduced by the time served on revocation. If the court imposes less than the full term of the suspended sentence, the court shall also have discretion to revise the conditions of probation.
SECTION 1. Section 133 of chapter 127 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the last sentence. SECTION 2. Section 3 of chapter 279 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out the third sentence and inserting in place thereof the following 4 sentences:- If such suspended sentence is to the state prison and is revoked, the sentence shall be in full force and effect. If such suspended sentence is to the house of correction and is revoked, the court shall have discretion to impose (i) the full term of the suspended sentence; or (ii) a portion of the suspended sentence with the remaining balance suspended. If the court imposes a portion of the suspended sentence, then the remaining balance of the suspended sentence and the length of time for which the balance is suspended shall be reduced by the time served on revocation. If the court imposes less than the full term of the suspended sentence, the court shall also have discretion to revise the conditions of probation.