Recent technology and procedural improvements are making it easier for people who have had criminal court cases in Massachusetts to put their past behind them.
Criminal Law
Massachusetts Corrections in 2025
In last year’s budget, the legislature set up a “special commission to study and examine opportunities for collaboration and consolidation among the department of correction, the county sheriffs, the parole board and the office of community corrections.”
Reflections on criminal justice reform
It feels timely to reflect on our recent criminal justice reforms.
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.