Parole; investigation prior to release, input from the attorney for the Commonwealth.

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Parole; investigation prior to release; input from the attorney for the Commonwealth. Requires the Parole Board to notify the attorney for the Commonwealth in each jurisdiction in which an offense occurred for which a prisoner is incarcerated as part of the required investigation to determine if such prisoner will be released on parole. The bill further provides that the attorney for the Commonwealth may submit his input to the Board regarding the impact the release of the prisoner will have on …

Source: OpenStates · fetched February 27, 2026

Who it affects

Formerly incarcerated or family ofindirect

May face increased scrutiny or opposition to parole due to mandatory input from the Commonwealth's attorney.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis

Formerly incarcerated or family ofindirectModerate impactHigh certainty
May face increased scrutiny or opposition to parole due to mandatory input from the Commonwealth's attorney.
“Requires the Parole Board to notify the attorney for the Commonwealth in each jurisdiction in which an offense occurred for which a prisoner is incarcerated as part of the required investigation to determine if such prisoner will be released on parole.”· Requires the Parole Board to notify the attorney for the Commonwealth in each jurisdiction in which an offense occurred for which a prisoner is incarcerated as part of the required investigation to determine if such prisoner will be released on parole.
“The bill further provides that the attorney for the Commonwealth may submit his input to the Board regarding the impact the release of the prisoner will have on …”· The bill further provides that the attorney for the Commonwealth may submit his input to the Board regarding the impact the release of the prisoner will have on …

What the Bill Does

Requires Parole Board to notify the Commonwealth's attorney in relevant jurisdictions before prisoner release.
Allows the Commonwealth's attorney to submit input on the impact of prisoner release.
Mandates investigation prior to release, including input from the Commonwealth's attorney.

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