It feels timely to reflect on our recent criminal justice reforms.
Criminal Law
A talk on criminal justice reform
I recently gave an informal, big picture talk on criminal justice reform.
Correctional Funding Commission
In the end, our commission raised as many questions as it answered, but we did create a good record of what we learned and a new set of conversations that may help move us towards a correctional system that is more cost-effective and takes better care of the men and women in its custody.
Eliminating Probation Fees
I hope that we are able to adopt the Governor’s proposal to eliminate probation fees.
Life without parole
I have filed legislation to give judges more flexibility in sentencing murderers.
The Appointment and Training of Clerk Magistrates and Assistant Clerk Magistrates
A recent Boston Globe Spotlight story highlighted the court system’s use of clerk magistrates to oversee show cause hearings, closed-door proceedings in which clerk magistrates determine whether to press forward with charges against an individual, raising concerns about transparency and equity in the judicial process.