103 Mass. Reg. 430.35

Current through Register 1523, June 7, 2024

Section 430.35 - Limitations on Placement in Restrictive Housing

The fact that an inmate is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or intersex or has a gender identity or expression or sexual orientation uncommon in general population shall not be grounds for placement in Restrictive Housing.

A pregnant inmate shall not be placed in Restrictive Housing.

An inmate with an anticipated release date (release from the custody of the Department) of less than 120 days shall not be held in Restrictive Housing unless:

(a) the placement in Restrictive Housing is limited to not more than five days; or

(b) the inmate poses a substantial and immediate threat.

103 CMR 430.35

Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1387, eff. 3/22/2019.