Massachusetts H1913 mandates courts to consider treatment over incarceration for individuals with substance use disorders.
Massachusetts H1913 amends existing law to require courts to assess whether individuals ordered to submit to drug or alcohol testing or to refrain from substance use as a condition of probation have an alcohol or substance use disorder. If such a disorder is identified, the court must order the individual to engage in a treatment plan or protocol. This treatment can be provided by licensed mental health clinics, professionals, or primary care providers.
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