The bill mandates Massachusetts Sheriffs' Offices to generate a quarterly population report detailing the inmate demographics and statistics across jails and houses of correction. This report will include essential data points such as probation central file number, state identification number, race and ethnicity, offense-based tracking number, type of release, type of admission, length of sentence, jail credit from pretrial incarceration, earned time, program participation and outcome, case disposition, and bail amount or reason if no bail is set. The reports will be submitted to state officials, ensuring that no identifying information about individual inmates is disclosed. Additionally, the bill clarifies definitions for key data points and acknowledges that certain data, such as case disposition and bail information, is sourced from the Trial Court rather than the Sheriffs' Offices.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new legal language aimed at enhancing the transparency and accuracy of inmate records, particularly regarding demographic data collection and rehabilitation program tracking. It also proposes the removal of outdated provisions that may obstruct effective inmate information management. By streamlining the reporting process and updating the legal framework, the bill seeks to improve the efficiency of the correctional system in Franklin, ultimately promoting better outcomes for inmates and the community while fostering a more equitable and rehabilitative environment within the facility.