Section 302.04 - Postponement of Rescission Hearing(1) The inmate may request postponement of the rescission hearing until the next available docket for any of the following reasons: (a) in order to obtain representation;(b) in order to secure the attendance of witnesses;(c) in order to properly prepare for the hearing; or(d) in order to resolve pending criminal or disciplinary charges.(2) The rescission hearing panel may postpone the rescission hearing until the next available docket for reasons including, but not limited to:(a) the inmate did not receive proper notice;(b) the rescission hearing panel has insufficient information upon which to conduct a meaningful hearing;(c) to obtain the services of an interpreter; or(d) the inmate is absent or unavailable, or where circumstances prevent the appearance of the parole hearing panel. Unavailability includes, but is not limited to, a commitment to Bridgewater State Hospital for observation. Unavailability does not include instances where the parolee causes the absence from the hearing.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1330, eff. 1/13/2017.