An Act regarding conditions of release in Superior Court

This Massachusetts bill (SD 397) amends court procedures for pretrial release in Superior Court. It allows judges to require defendants to avoid all contact with alleged victims and potential witnesses as a condition of release, adding specific restrictions to existing rules. The change directly affects people accused of crimes who may be released before trial. Key provisions expand judicial authority to impose protective conditions to safeguard victims and witnesses during the legal process. The bill makes no changes to sentencing or penalties, only to release conditions.