103 Mass. Reg. 936.01

Current through Register 1523, June 7, 2024
Section 936.01 - General Provisions
(1) Written policy and procedure shall provide that inmate programs and services be available and include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a) social services;
(b) religious services;
(c) recreation and leisure time activities;
(d) library services; and,
(e) educational/vocational services and counseling.
(2) Written policy and procedure shall govern inmate services and programs, and shall include the following provisions:
(a) eligibility criteria for programs;
(b) identification and use of available community resources;
(c) provision that inmates have the option to refuse to participate in facility programs, except work assignments, adult basic education and other programs required by statute;
(d) refusals to participate in required programs shall be documented in writing and shall not prejudice an inmate for future participation; and,
(e) when incarcerated within the same facility, males and females shall have equal opportunities for participation in programs and services.

103 CMR 936.01