Overview
The Massachusetts District Attorneys Association (MDAA) was created by Section 20D of Chapter 12 of the Massachusetts General Laws. Its executive director is appointed by the 11 elected Massachusetts district attorneys. Each year, by majority, the district attorneys choose a president from among themselves. As of June 30, 2021, MDAA employed 10 people. Its office is at 1 Bulfinch Place, Suite 202, in Boston.
According to its most recent internal control plan, dated June 2021,
The MDAA’s mission is to promote public safety, the fair and effective administration of justice, the education of prosecutors and the safeguarding of the rights of victims.
According to its website and internal control plan, MDAA supports the 11 elected district attorneys and their staffs, including 785 prosecutors and 260 victim-witness advocates.
According to its website,
MDAA supports the District Attorneys by managing statewide business technology services and administering grants in the area of Violence Against Women and Motor Vehicle Crimes. MDAA also produces publications for prosecutors and victim-witness advocates, hosts dozens of prosecutor trainings annually, and provides information on budgetary, criminal justice, and public safety issues to the executive and legislative branches.
In fiscal year 2020, the state Legislature provided $3,995,443 to MDAA. In fiscal year 2021, it provided $4,083,450.
| Date published: | June 2, 2022 |
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