An Act establishing mandatory post release supervision in the Commonwealth

This bill establishes mandatory post-release supervision for individuals released from incarceration in Massachusetts, requiring them to serve a period of oversight after their prison or jail term ends. The supervision period is calculated as 25 percent of the maximum sentence imposed, with a minimum of nine months, and is administered by either the parole board or the office of the commissioner of probation depending on the length of the original sentence. Key provisions include exemptions for those who successfully complete probation or parole, rules for calculating the supervision term for multiple offenses, and a pathway for early termination after nine months if the individual meets specific criteria such as securing employment and housing. The legislation also directs state officials to create uniform regulations for supervision and sets joint standards for early release based on factors like treatment completion and testing results.