U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services

  • Welcome to the United States Probation and Pretrial Services Office for the District of Massachusetts. Our vision is to deliver the highest quality services recognized nationally, by creating an environment of respect, support and leadership that inspires cooperation and innovation. We hope you find this site helpful. On this site you will find information regarding policies, standard forms, directions to our offices and information related to Sentencing.

    Chief United States Probation Officer
    Christopher Maloney

     

  • In Our Own Back Yard:  A Panel Discussion on the Opiate Epidemic in Massachusetts

    On September 4, 2014, a panel of experts convened in the Moakley Federal Courthouse to share thoughts and experiences relating to the opioid epidemic in Massachusetts.  Panelists included Mayor Martin Walsh, State Representative Randy Hunt, U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz, U.S. District Court Judge  Leo T. Sorokin, and many others.  Click the link to see the video:  In Our Own Back Yard:  A Panel Discussion on the Opiate Epidemic in Massachusetts.

  • In Our Own Back Yard:  A Panel Discussion On The Opiate Epidemic in Worcester

    On December 11, 2014, the U.S. District Court and U.S. Probation hosted a panel of experts for the second of a three part series of presentations targeting the effects of opioid epidemic throughout the state.  Panelists included City Manager Edward Augustus; Dr. Michael Hirsh, Director of the Worcester Department of Public Health; Jesse Pack, Director of Prevention and Screening at Aids Project Worcester; Charles Faris, President and CEO at Spectrum Health Systems; District Attorney Joseph D. Early; and Acting DEA SAC Michael Ferguson.  The event was well attended and included a special presentation from Frank Huntley of Worcester ("Pill Man").  For coverage of the event, click here.

  • In Our Own Back Yard:  A Panel Discussion On The Opiate Epidemic in Western Massachusetts was held on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at the U.S. Courthouse in Springfield.  Opening and welcoming remarks were made by Congressman Richard Neal, U.S. District Judge Mark Mastroianni, and U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz.  The expert panel included: Acting DEA SAC Michael Ferguson; Carson Center at Valley Human Resources Director Edward Schreiber; Marcy Julian of Learn to Cope; Dr. Steven Winn, V.P. Behavioral Health Network; Dr. Ruth Potee, Healthcare Solutions Chair of Franklin County Opioid Task Force; Sherann Jackson of Springfield's Recovery High School; and Northwestern District Attorney David Sullivan.

    The event which received considerable news coverage, was was well attended by professionals in the treatment, law enforcement, corrections, medical, policy, and education fields.