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SD 2939

Plymouth County Sheriff's Office Quarter 4 2024 Population Report

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Plymouth County Sheriff's Office must report Q4 2024 inmate population data to Massachusetts legislature for budgeting and capacity planning.

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Bill Summary · SD 2939

Legislative bill overview

SD 2939 is a routine administrative reporting requirement for the Plymouth County Sheriff's Office to submit population data from the fourth quarter of 2024. This bill essentially mandates the sheriff's office to document and report inmate or facility population numbers from October through December 2024 to the state legislature.

Why is this important

Population reports from correctional facilities provide lawmakers with critical data for budgeting, capacity planning, and assessing the effectiveness of criminal justice policies. These reports help inform decisions about facility expansion, staffing needs, and potential legislative reforms to the correctional system.

Potential points of contention

  • Routine vs. necessary: Some may question whether specific population reports warrant legislative bills rather than being standard administrative practice
  • Data timeliness: The report covers Q4 2024 but was introduced in 2025, raising questions about whether the data remains actionable
  • Narrow scope: The bill addresses only one county and one quarter, which may limit its utility for comprehensive statewide criminal justice planning

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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