103 CMR, § 411.09

Current through Register 1536, December 6, 2024
Section 411.09 - Deductions from Sentence
(1)M.G.L. c.127, §129D (Earned Good Time).
(a) An inmate may receive a maximum of 7.5 days a month deduction from sentence for his/her satisfactory performance in an approved employment, educational or vocational training program or activity. (Note: To earn credit for a month's participation, inmates should normally be participating for 15 continuous days or more in a calendar month.) Such deductions shall be granted in the following manner:
1.Employment Programs. Deductions totaling not more than 21/2 days a month may be granted to an inmate who is involved in one or more work program(s).
2.Education and Vocation Training Programs. Deductions totaling not more than 21/2 days a month may be granted to an inmate who is involved in one or more educational/vocational training program(s).
3.Activities. Deductions totaling not more than 21/2 days a month may be granted to an inmate who is involved in one or more approved activities.
(b) Any deductions from sentence earned pursuant to M.G.L. c.127, § 129D, once granted, cannot be forfeited for disciplinary infractions.
(2)M.G.L. c.127, §129C (Camp Time).
(a) For the satisfactory conduct of an inmate confined in a prison camp, the Commissioner or designee may grant a deduction from sentence of not more than 21/2 days for each 30 day period spent in confinement in a prison camp.
(b) Any deductions from sentence granted pursuant to M.G.L. c. 127, § 129C once granted, cannot be forfeited for disciplinary infractions or escape from a prison camp.

103 CMR, § 411.09