The bill amends existing laws regarding probation violations by making specific changes to the language in two sections of the General Laws. In Section 1, the last sentence of Section 133 of chapter 127 is removed, although the content of that sentence is not specified in the summary. In Section 2, the bill revises Section 3 of chapter 279, replacing the third sentence with new provisions that clarify the consequences of revoking a suspended sentence.

Under the new language, if a suspended sentence is revoked for a state prison sentence, it will be enforced in full. However, if the suspended sentence is for a house of correction, the court has the discretion to either impose the full term or a portion of the suspended sentence, with the remaining balance suspended. Additionally, if a portion is imposed, the time served on revocation will reduce the remaining balance and the duration of the suspension. The court also retains the authority to revise probation conditions if less than the full term is imposed.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 127-133, 279-3