Massachusetts H2055 amends juvenile sentencing by crediting time spent in custody and on electronic monitoring before trial.
Massachusetts H2055 amends the state's juvenile sentencing laws to include credit for time spent in custody and on electronic monitoring before trial. The bill mandates that the Department of Youth Services (DYS) consider the length of time a youthful offender spent in DYS custody, on an electronic monitoring bracelet, and their participation in DYS programs when evaluating their behavior and compliance. This credit is intended to impact sentencing decisions.
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