Current through Register 1533, October 25, 2024
Section 303.19 - Postponement of Final Revocation Hearing(1) The parolee may request postponement of the final revocation hearing until the next available docket for reasons including, but not limited to: (a) in order to obtain representation;(b) in order that necessary witnesses may attend;(c) in order to properly prepare for the hearing; or(d) in order to resolve pending criminal or disciplinary charges.(2) The revocation hearing panel may postpone the final revocation hearing until the next available docket for reasons including, but not limited to:(a) the parolee did not receive proper notice;(b) the revocation hearing panel has insufficient information upon which to conduct a meaningful hearing;(c) to obtain the services of an interpreter;(d) in order to render a decision on a request for discovery of information or presence of adverse witnesses pursuant to 120 CMR 303.21; or(e) the parolee is absent or unavailable. Unavailability includes, but is not limited to, a commitment to Bridgewater State Hospital for observation. Unavailability does not include situations in which the parolee causes the absence from the hearing.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1330, eff. 1/13/2017.