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Massachusetts Sentencing Commission
Board Information
Policy Area
Public SafetyPurpose
To promote truth in sentencing by formulating uniform sentencing policies, developing systematic sentencing guidelines, and integrating intermediate sanctions within the sentencing guidelines. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/courts/admin/sentcomm.htmlSeat Restrictions
Term Limit: 2 | Term Length: 6Meeting Information
Three Center Plaza Suite 700 Boston, MA 02108Compensation
Official expenses onlyLegal Authority
Board Members
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| Member↓↓ | Seat Name | Appointing Authority | Term End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secretary Daniel Bennett | Secretary of Public Safety | Ex Officio | - |
| Shira Diner Esq. | Defense Attorney 2 | Governor | May 19, 2020 |
| Commissioner Edward Dolan | EXO Commissioner of Probation | Ex Officio | - |
| Mary-Alice Doyle | ADA 2 | Governor | May 19, 2020 |
| The Honorable Stacey Fortes | Judge 2 | Governor | May 19, 2024 |
| Ms. Pamela Friedman | Victim Witness Advocate | Ex Officio | - |
| Mr. John H. Cunha Jr. Esq. | Defense Attorney 1 | Governor | May 19, 2022 |
| The Honorable Jeffrey A. Locke | Judge 3 | Governor | May 19, 2024 |
| Mr. Dean Mazzone | Assistant AG | Governor | May 19, 2022 |
| Carolyn I. McGowan Esq. | Public Defender | Governor | May 19, 2022 |
| Commissioner Carol Higgins O'Brien | EXO Commissioner of Corrections, Designee | Ex Officio | - |
| The Honorable Lynn Rooney | Judge 1 | Governor | May 19, 2024 |
| Sharon J. Thibeault Esq | ADA 1 | Governor | May 19, 2024 |
| Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins | President of Massachusetts Sheriff's Association | Ex Officio | - |
| Mr. Josh Wall | Chair of Parole Board | Ex Officio | - |