Massachusetts H1658 enhances fairness for children by regulating electronic monitoring for juveniles.

Massachusetts H1658 amends Chapter 119 of the General Laws to enhance fairness and increase positive outcomes for children by regulating electronic monitoring for juveniles. If electronic monitoring is ordered for more than 30 days, the court must hold a hearing every 30 days to ensure the monitoring is not unreasonable. The court must consider less restrictive conditions. The juvenile court department must collect and report data annually on the use of electronic monitoring, including details on the duration, reasons, and demographic information of the juveniles monitored.

Massachusetts H1658 enhances fairness for children by regulating electronic monitoring for juveniles.

Massachusetts H1658 amends Chapter 119 of the General Laws to enhance fairness and increase positive outcomes for children by regulating electronic monitoring for juveniles. If electronic monitoring is ordered for more than 30 days, the court must hold a hearing every 30 days to ensure the monitoring is not unreasonable. The court must consider less restrictive conditions. The juvenile court department must collect and report data annually on the use of electronic monitoring, including details on the duration, reasons, and demographic information of the juveniles monitored.