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Special Commission on Structural Racism in the Parole Process

Policy Area

Legislative

Purpose

The special commission shall conduct a thorough review of the parole process to determine if there are disparities in the treatment of persons of color in the granting or denying of parole and if structural racism is a cause of those disparities. The special commission shall also conduct a thorough review of any disparities in conditions of release placed on persons of color and if structural racism is a cause of those disparities. The special commission shall make recommendations to eliminate any disparities in the treatment of persons of color found in the parole process including policy or legislative changes.

Legal Authority

Section 111 of Chapter 253 of the Acts of 2020
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Special Commission on Structural Racism in the Parole Process Board Members
Member↓↓Seat NameAppointing AuthorityTerm End Date
Mr. Ronald P. Corbett Jr.Governor AppointeeGovernor-
Ms. Colette M. Santa J.D., M.P.AGovernor Appointee – Parole BoardGovernor-
-House MemberHouse of Representatives-
-House Member – Black and Latino CaucusHouse of Representatives-
-House Member – Asian CaucusHouse of Representatives-
-Senate President 1Senate President-
-Senate President 2Senate President-
-ED, ACLU MAEx Officio-
-President, NAACP New EnglandEx Officio-
-ED, Roca, Inc.Ex Officio-
-CEO, UTEC, IncEx Officio-
-ED, MA Coalition for the HomelessEx Officio-
-ED, Prisoners Legal Services, Inc.Ex Officio-