Massachusetts S1276 amends dangerousness hearings, requiring text reminders for court appearances and analyzing prosecutorial decisions.

Massachusetts S1276 modifies procedures for dangerousness hearings, requiring courts to establish a text messaging service to remind criminal defendants of court dates. The bill also mandates an annual analysis by the Secretary of Public Safety on prosecutorial decisions and judicial determinations in dangerousness hearings, focusing on equal treatment and potential disparities. The analysis will be made public. The bill further amends the conditions under which a defendant may be detained pretrial and allows for reopening of hearings based on new information or changed circumstances.

Massachusetts S1276 amends dangerousness hearings, requiring text reminders for court appearances and analyzing prosecutorial decisions.

Massachusetts S1276 modifies procedures for dangerousness hearings, requiring courts to establish a text messaging service to remind criminal defendants of court dates. The bill also mandates an annual analysis by the Secretary of Public Safety on prosecutorial decisions and judicial determinations in dangerousness hearings, focusing on equal treatment and potential disparities. The analysis will be made public. The bill further amends the conditions under which a defendant may be detained pretrial and allows for reopening of hearings based on new information or changed circumstances.