NCJ Number
29693
Date Published
1975
Length
46 pages
Annotation
BOOKLET COMPILED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ON THE CURRENT PROGRESS, AS WELL AS THE PROBLEMS AND ISSUES, THAT MUST BE ADDRESSED BY PUBLIC POLICY IN THE FIELD OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE.
Abstract
THE BOOKLET IS A COMPILATION OF THREE REPORTS PRODUCED AS AN INFORMATIONAL BASE FOR THREE LEGISLATIVE SEMINARS IN MASSACHUSETTS. THE THREE AREAS EXPLORED IN THIS BOOKLET ARE IMPLEMENTATION OF CHAPTER 777, A COMPREHHENSIVE CORRECTION REFORM ACT GIVING LEGISLATIVE SANCTION TO THE OVERHAUL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; PRETRIAL DIVERSION; AND PAROLE BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES.