An Act relative to clarity and consistency for the Justice Reinvestment Oversight Board

This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to improve how the Justice Reinvestment Oversight Board collects and reviews data from criminal justice agencies. It requires agencies such as the Department of Correction, district attorneys, and courts to use a unique statewide identification number for every individual entering the system and to report detailed information on charges, convictions, and recidivism rates. The legislation also mandates that these agencies standardize how they record race and ethnicity data to better assess the demographic composition of the criminal justice population. Additionally, the bill establishes a schedule for the Oversight Board to meet quarterly and ensures that anonymized data is made publicly available through an online portal.