Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

David Jones v. Commonwealth

July 17, 2025

Summary

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court affirmed the single justice’s denial of the petitioner’s bail‑reduction petitions, holding that the bail judge did not abuse discretion, that no due‑process violation occurred, and that the court should not remand for consideration of the supplemental medical records. The court explained that the standard of review is clear error of law or abuse of discretion and that the petitioner failed to show changed circumstances.