The bill requires the Massachusetts District Attorneys Association, with assistance from District Attorneys, to report specific data related to M.G.L. c. 272, § 29D. The report includes the number of cases referred under § 29D, which is noted to be 91, and the number of cases where no action was taken, which is 5. Additionally, it details the number of cases where alleged offenders were directed to the Attorney General's Office (AGO) diversion program, with 2 cases involving additional charges. The report also highlights instances where the court proceeded with the AGO's diversion program despite objections from the District Attorneys' Office (DAO), totaling 4 cases.
Furthermore, the bill mandates that District Attorneys report demographic information, including age, gender identity, and race, for individuals diverted or arraigned under § 29D. However, due to inconsistencies in reporting, the data also includes ethnicity and gender categories. The report presents various demographic details, although many entries are marked as "Not Provided," indicating gaps in the data collected. The bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the handling of cases under this statute.