103 Mass. Reg. 952.01

Current through Register 1522, May 24, 2024
Section 952.01 - Community Release Programs

The county correctional facility shall provide a program of release preparation which may include temporary release programs for all eligible inmates to prepare them for parole or discharge from the facility. The program shall contain the following:

(1) Written policy and procedure shall provide for escorted and unescorted leaves into the community for eligible inmates;
(2) Any temporary release programs established in accordance with statute, containing the following elements:
(a) written operational procedures;
(b) established eligibility and suitability criteria;
(c) careful screening and selection procedures;
(d) written rules of inmate conduct and a community release agreement signed by the inmate, agreeing to abide by the written rules of conduct;
(e) a system of supervision;
(f) a complete record-keeping system;
(g) a system for evaluation of program effectiveness;
(h) efforts to obtain community cooperation and support; and,
(i) if applicable, a system to provide 14 days advance notice by telephone and mail to persons certified under the citizens initiated petition process; such notice shall include a description of the program activity release, i.e., the date, approximate time and duration, general location and a description of the level of supervision being provided; in the event of an emergency furlough, immediate notification of the victim shall be provided; the notification actions shall be documented, and entered into the Criminal History Systems Board database (victim certification notification program). This requirement is not applicable in jail facilities.

103 CMR 952.01