Establishes the Massachusetts Survivors Act, allowing survivors of abuse, sexual assault, PTSD, or human trafficking to seek reduced sentences or.

The Massachusetts Survivors Act allows adult or child defendants charged with a crime to file a motion for reduced sentences or diversion if they are survivors of abuse, sexual assault, PTSD, or human trafficking, and their offense was related to their experience. The court must consider credible evidence, including testimony and documentation, to determine eligibility. Sentences of life without parole are reduced to 10 years or less, and other sentences are reduced proportionally. Pretrial diversion is available for up to 24 months.

Establishes the Massachusetts Survivors Act, allowing survivors of abuse, sexual assault, PTSD, or human trafficking to seek reduced sentences or.

The Massachusetts Survivors Act allows adult or child defendants charged with a crime to file a motion for reduced sentences or diversion if they are survivors of abuse, sexual assault, PTSD, or human trafficking, and their offense was related to their experience. The court must consider credible evidence, including testimony and documentation, to determine eligibility. Sentences of life without parole are reduced to 10 years or less, and other sentences are reduced proportionally. Pretrial diversion is available for up to 24 months.