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| DEPARTMENT |
FY 2018
Budgetary Recommendation |
FY 2018
Federal, Trust, and ISF |
FY 2018
Total Spending |
FY 2018
Budgetary Non-Tax Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk District Attorney's Office | 19,659 | 524 | 20,183 | 0 |
| Northern District Attorney's Office | 17,132 | 0 | 17,132 | 0 |
| Eastern District Attorney's Office | 10,654 | 0 | 10,654 | 0 |
| Middle District Attorney's Office | 11,544 | 0 | 11,544 | 0 |
| Hampden District Attorney's Office | 10,036 | 388 | 10,424 | 0 |
| Northwestern District Attorney's Office | 6,392 | 0 | 6,392 | 0 |
| Norfolk District Attorney's Office | 10,220 | 538 | 10,758 | 0 |
| Plymouth District Attorney's Office | 9,462 | 775 | 10,237 | 0 |
| Bristol District Attorney's Office | 9,302 | 903 | 10,205 | 0 |
| Cape and Islands District Attorney's Office | 4,585 | 140 | 4,725 | 0 |
| Berkshire District Attorney's Office | 4,479 | 0 | 4,479 | 0 |
| District Attorneys' Association | 7,730 | 134 | 7,864 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 121,196 | 3,401 | 124,597 | 0 |
| account | description | amount |
|---|---|---|
| SUFFOLK DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE | 20,182,726 | |
| Budgetary Recommendation | 19,658,726 | |
| 0340-0100 |
SUFFOLK DISTRICT ATTORNEY
For the operation of the Suffolk district attorney's office; provided, that no assistant district attorney shall be paid an annual salary of less than $46,000 |
19,290,288 |
| 0340-0198 |
SUFFOLK DISTRICT ATTORNEY STATE POLICE OVERTIME
For the overtime costs of state police officers assigned to the Suffolk district attorney's office |
368,438 |
| account | description | amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trust Spending | 524,000 | |
| 0340-0114 | STATE DRUG FORFEITURE FUNDS | 484,000 |
| 0340-0115 | FEDERAL DRUG FORFEITURE FUNDS | 40,000 |
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| account | description | amount |
|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE | 17,132,478 | |
| Budgetary Recommendation | 17,132,478 | |
| 0340-0200 |
NORTHERN (MIDDLESEX) DISTRICT ATTORNEY
For the operation of the Northern district attorney's office; provided, that no assistant district attorney shall be paid an annual salary of less than $46,000 |
16,586,540 |
| 0340-0298 |
NORTHERN DISTRICT ATTORNEY STATE POLICE OVERTIME
For the overtime costs of state police officers assigned to the Northern district attorney's office |
545,938 |
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| account | description | amount |
|---|---|---|
| EASTERN DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE | 10,654,048 | |
| Budgetary Recommendation | 10,654,048 | |
| 0340-0300 |
EASTERN (ESSEX) DISTRICT ATTORNEY
For the operation of the Eastern district attorney's office; provided, that no assistant district attorney shall be paid an annual salary of less than $46,000 |
10,129,575 |
| 0340-0398 |
EASTERN DISTRICT ATTORNEY STATE POLICE OVERTIME
For the overtime costs of state police officers assigned to the Eastern district attorney's office |
524,473 |
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| account | description | amount |
|---|---|---|
| MIDDLE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE | 11,544,059 | |
| Budgetary Recommendation | 11,544,059 | |
| 0340-0400 |
MIDDLE (WORCESTER) DISTRICT ATTORNEY
For the operation of the Middle district attorney's office; provided, that no assistant district attorney shall be paid an annual salary of less than $46,000 |
11,106,979 |
| 0340-0498 |
MIDDLE DISTRICT ATTORNEY STATE POLICE OVERTIME
For the overtime costs of state police officers assigned to the Middle district attorney's office |
437,080 |
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| account | description | amount |
|---|---|---|
| HAMPDEN DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE | 10,423,572 | |
| Budgetary Recommendation | 10,035,572 | |
| 0340-0500 |
HAMPDEN DISTRICT ATTORNEY
For the operation of the Hampden district attorney's office; provided, that no assistant district attorney shall be paid an annual salary of less than $46,000 |
9,676,289 |
| 0340-0598 |
HAMPDEN DISTRICT ATTORNEY STATE POLICE OVERTIME
For the overtime costs of state police officers assigned to the Hampden district attorney's office |
359,283 |
| account | description | amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trust Spending | 388,000 | |
| 0340-0514 | STATE DRUG FORFEITURE FUNDS | 225,000 |
| 0340-0516 | FEDERAL DRUG FORFEITURE FUNDS | 108,000 |
| 0340-0545 | INSURANCE FRAUD PROSECUTION | 55,000 |
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| account | description | amount |
|---|---|---|
| NORTHWESTERN DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE | 6,392,341 | |
| Budgetary Recommendation | 6,392,341 | |
| 0340-0600 |
NORTHWESTERN DISTRICT ATTORNEY
For the operation of the Northwestern district attorney's office; provided, that no assistant district attorney shall be paid an annual salary of less than $46,000 |
6,081,314 |
| 0340-0698 |
NORTHWESTERN DISTRICT ATTORNEY STATE POLICE OVERTIME
For the overtime costs of state police officers assigned to the Northwestern district attorney's office |
311,027 |
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| account | description | amount |
|---|---|---|
| NORFOLK DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE | 10,758,096 | |
| Budgetary Recommendation | 10,220,096 | |
| 0340-0700 |
NORFOLK DISTRICT ATTORNEY
For the operation of the Norfolk district attorney's office; provided, that no assistant district attorney shall be paid an annual salary of less than $46,000 |
9,768,422 |
| 0340-0798 |
NORFOLK DISTRICT ATTORNEY STATE POLICE OVERTIME
For the overtime costs of state police officers assigned to the Norfolk district attorney's office |
451,674 |
| account | description | amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trust Spending | 538,000 | |
| 0340-0709 | CRIMINAL PROSECUTION EDUCATION | 29,000 |
| 0340-0714 | STATE DRUG FORFEITURE FUNDS | 350,000 |
| 0340-0715 | FEDERAL DRUG FORFEITURE FUNDS | 110,000 |
| 0340-0718 | OTHER FEDERAL ASSET FORFEITURE TRUST | 49,000 |
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| account | description | amount |
|---|---|---|
| PLYMOUTH DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE | 10,237,013 | |
| Budgetary Recommendation | 9,462,013 | |
| 0340-0800 |
PLYMOUTH DISTRICT ATTORNEY
For the operation of the Plymouth district attorney's office; provided, that no assistant district attorney shall be paid an annual salary of less than $46,000 |
9,007,869 |
| 0340-0898 |
PLYMOUTH DISTRICT ATTORNEY STATE POLICE OVERTIME
For the overtime costs of state police officers assigned to the Plymouth district attorney's office |
454,144 |
| account | description | amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Spending | 125,000 | |
| 0340-0816 |
BROCKTON'S PROMISE DRUG FREE COMMUNITIES COALITION
For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Brockton's Promise Drug Free Communities Coalition |
125,000 |
| account | description | amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trust Spending | 650,000 | |
| 0340-0814 | STATE DRUG FORFEITURE FUNDS | 500,000 |
| 0340-0882 | ANCILLARY RECEIVERSHIP TRUST | 150,000 |
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| account | description | amount |
|---|---|---|
| BRISTOL DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE | 10,204,591 | |
| Budgetary Recommendation | 9,302,091 | |
| 0340-0900 |
BRISTOL DISTRICT ATTORNEY
For the operation of the Bristol district attorney's office; provided, that no assistant district attorney shall be paid an annual salary of less than $46,000 |
8,957,165 |
| 0340-0998 |
BRISTOL DISTRICT ATTORNEY STATE POLICE OVERTIME
For the overtime costs of state police officers assigned to the Bristol district attorney's office |
344,926 |
| account | description | amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trust Spending | 902,500 | |
| 0340-0914 | STATE DRUG FORFEITURE FUNDS | 750,000 |
| 0340-0915 | FEDERAL DRUG FORFEITURE FUNDS | 100,000 |
| 0340-0918 | INSURANCE FRAUD PROTECTION TRUST | 52,500 |
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| account | description | amount |
|---|---|---|
| CAPE AND ISLANDS DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE | 4,725,442 | |
| Budgetary Recommendation | 4,585,442 | |
| 0340-1000 |
CAPE AND ISLANDS DISTRICT ATTORNEY
For the operation of the Cape and Islands district attorney's office; provided, that no assistant district attorney shall be paid an annual salary of less than $46,000 |
4,290,813 |
| 0340-1098 |
CAPE AND ISLANDS DISTRICT ATTORNEY STATE POLICE OVERTIME
For the overtime costs of state police officers assigned to the Cape and Islands district attorney's office |
294,629 |
| account | description | amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trust Spending | 140,000 | |
| 0340-1014 | STATE DRUG FORFEITURE FUNDS | 100,000 |
| 0340-1050 | FEDERAL DRUG FORFEITURE FUNDS | 40,000 |
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| account | description | amount |
|---|---|---|
| BERKSHIRE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE | 4,478,805 | |
| Budgetary Recommendation | 4,478,805 | |
| 0340-1100 |
BERKSHIRE DISTRICT ATTORNEY
For the operation of the Berkshire district attorney's office; provided, that no assistant district attorney shall be paid an annual salary of less than $46,000 |
4,251,865 |
| 0340-1198 |
BERKSHIRE DISTRICT ATTORNEY STATE POLICE OVERTIME
For the overtime costs of state police officers assigned to the Berkshire district attorney's office |
226,940 |
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| account | description | amount |
|---|---|---|
| DISTRICT ATTORNEYS' ASSOCIATION | 7,863,728 | |
| Budgetary Recommendation | 7,730,228 | |
| 0340-0203 |
DRUG DIVERSION AND DRUG PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAMMING
For the implementation and administration of drug diversion programs and for education programs for students to prevent the use of heroin; provided, that individuals abusing heroin who are arrested for crimes shall be eligible for the drug diversion program; provided further, that individuals charged with violent crimes shall not be eligible for participation in a drug diversion program; provided further, that a district attorney's office may contract with an organization for the purpose of administering a drug diversion program or education program; provided further, that not more than $100,000 shall be distributed to any 1 district attorney's office; provided further, that not less than 60 days before the distribution of funds the Massachusetts District Attorneys' Association shall submit a report to the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing: (a) the amount to be given to each district attorney's office; (b) the reasoning behind the distribution; and (c) the administration and cost of the program; and provided further, that no funds from this item shall be expended on the administrative costs of the association |
495,000 |
| 0340-2100 |
DISTRICT ATTORNEYS' ASSOCIATION
For the operation of the Massachusetts District Attorneys' Association |
1,961,110 |
| 0340-2117 |
ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY RETENTION
For the retention of assistant district attorneys with more than 3 years of experience; provided, that the Massachusetts District Attorneys' Association shall transfer funds to the AA object class in each of the 11 district attorneys' offices in the commonwealth; provided further, that the association shall develop a formula for distribution of the funds; provided further, that funds distributed from this item to the district attorneys' offices shall be used for retention purposes and shall not be transferred out of the AA object class; provided further, that not more than $100,000 shall be distributed to any 1 district attorney's office; provided further, that no less than 60 days before the distribution of funds, the association shall notify the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing: (a) the methodology used to determine the amount to be dispersed; (b) the amount to be given to each district attorney's office; (c) the reasoning behind the distribution; and (d) the number of assistant district attorneys from each office who would receive funds from this item; and provided further, that no funds from this item shall be expended on the administrative costs of the association |
495,000 |
| 0340-6653 |
ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY SALARY EXPANSION
For increases in the annual salaries of assistant district attorneys; provided, that the Massachusetts District Attorneys' Association shall transfer funds to the AA object class in each of the 11 district attorneys' offices so that the resulting minimum annual salary for an assistant district attorney shall exceed $46,000 per year; provided further, that these salary increases shall not take effect until January 1, 2018; provided further, that not less than 30 days prior to the distribution of funds, the association shall notify the executive office for administration and finance and the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing: (a) the methodology used to determine the amount to be dispersed; (b) the amount to be given to each district attorney's office; (c) the reasoning behind the distribution; and (d) the number of assistant district attorneys from each office who would receive funds from this item; and provided further, that no funds from this item shall be expended on the administrative costs of the association |
3,000,000 |
| 0340-8908 |
DISTRICT ATTORNEYS' WIDE AREA NETWORK
For the costs associated with maintaining the Massachusetts District Attorneys' Association's wide area network |
1,779,118 |
| account | description | amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trust Spending | 133,500 | |
| 0340-2105 | DISTRICT ATTORNEY DUES | 12,500 |
| 0340-2109 | DISTRICT ATTORNEY PERSONNEL TRAINING | 121,000 |
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