Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

Community Service

What is acceptable as fulfilling a community service sentence, other than working with the local police/fire dept? Is volunteering in a shelter or a non-profit organiztion acceptable?


Asked on 10/15/01, 11:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alan Pransky Law Office of Alan J. Pransky

Re: Community Service

Community service must be approved by the supervising probation officer. The officer will consider many factors including the reason for community service, the record of the probationer, the jobs available, the people the probationer will be in contact with at the position, and the orders of the court. It is possible for any charitable, government, or service organization to be approved for community service.

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Answered on 11/22/01, 10:51 am


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