Massachusetts H2051 ends lifetime parole for juveniles and emerging adults.
Massachusetts H2051 amends the General Laws to end lifetime parole for juveniles and emerging adults. The bill defines "Transformational Youth" as someone who received a life sentence for first- or second-degree murder or manslaughter while violating certain provisions of chapter 266, and was between 14 and 21 years old at the time of the offense. Once a Transformational Youth has lived on parole for three years without violating the law, the Parole Board must issue a certificate of termination of sentence within 30 days. The bill also outlines notification procedures for all parties involved.
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