Sober Homes V
SECTION 147.
Section 12 of chapter 111E of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after the fourth sentence the following sentence:- If the court requires as a condition of probation that the defendant shall reside in alcohol and drug free housing, the judge issuing the order shall require the probation officer to refer the defendant only to alcohol and drug free housing certified pursuant to section 18A of chapter 17 and the probation officer shall require the defendant to reside in housing so certified in order to satisfy such condition if such certified housing is available.