The bill requires the Massachusetts District Attorneys Association, with the assistance of District Attorneys, to report specific data related to M.G.L. c. 272, § 29D to the House and Senate Clerks and the Chairs of the Joint Committee on the Judiciary. The report must include the number of cases referred under § 29D, which is noted to be 14, and the number of cases where no action was taken, which is recorded as 0. Additionally, it must detail cases where alleged offenders were directed to the Attorney General's Office (AGO) diversion program, including instances where the District Attorney's Office (DAO) objected to such referrals and cases involving additional charges, which is also noted as 0.
Furthermore, the bill mandates that the report includes demographic information about individuals diverted or arraigned, specifically their age, gender identity, and race, to the extent feasible. This requirement aims to enhance transparency and provide insights into the demographics of those involved in the diversion program and arraignments under § 29D. The report will help in understanding the impact of the law and the effectiveness of the diversion program in addressing alleged violations.