An Act concerning the arrest without a warrant of persons on probation and temporary custody

Bill H 4467 allows probation officers to arrest people on probation without a warrant if they violate supervision conditions. It requires probation officers to provide the district attorney with a copy of the arrest notice if the person has a felony on their record, and gives the DA a chance to present evidence at the court hearing. The bill also specifies procedures for when people on probation are held in correctional facilities, including requiring facility officials to forward written requests for court appearances with detailed custody information. This directly affects people on probation, probation officers, courts, and district attorneys in Massachusetts.