Massachusetts S1282 amends criminal procedure to address repeat violent firearm offenders.

Massachusetts S1282 amends Chapter 276 of the General Laws by adding Section 58C. This new section mandates that individuals charged with violent crimes involving firearms, who have been released on bail, and subsequently found to have violated their release conditions by committing another offense involving firearms, be deemed a danger to the community. Such individuals must be detained pending trial, with a maximum detention period of 120 days by the district court or 180 days by the superior court.

Massachusetts S1282 amends criminal procedure to address repeat violent firearm offenders.

Massachusetts S1282 amends Chapter 276 of the General Laws by adding Section 58C. This new section mandates that individuals charged with violent crimes involving firearms, who have been released on bail, and subsequently found to have violated their release conditions by committing another offense involving firearms, be deemed a danger to the community. Such individuals must be detained pending trial, with a maximum detention period of 120 days by the district court or 180 days by the superior court.