120 Mass. Reg. 303.16

Current through Register 1523, June 7, 2024
Section 303.16 - Final Revocation Hearing: General Provisions
(1) The purpose of the final revocation hearing is to determine, whether the parolee violated one or more conditions of parole; if a violation occurred, whether parole status should be finally revoked; and, if parole status is revoked, whether release to the community is appropriate.
(2) Where the sentence is a life sentence, the final revocation hearing may be conducted by a panel of Parole Board members, but the case must be referred to the full Board for final vote.
(3) Where the sentence is a state prison sentence, the final revocation hearing is conducted by a panel of Parole Board members.
(4) Where the sentence is a house of correction sentence, the final revocation hearing is conducted by Parole Board members or another designee pursuant to M.G.L. c. 127, § 134(b).

120 CMR 303.16

Amended by Mass Register Issue 1330, eff. 1/13/2017.