Code of Massachusetts Regulations
103 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Title 103 CMR 131.00 - News Media Relations
Section 131.11 - Federal or Other Out-of-state Inmate Interviews
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) Prior to interviewing, photographing or tape recording the voice of any inmate, a representative of the news media must as certain through the director of public affairs whether the inmate is a federal or other out-of-state prisoner.
(2) Where an inmate is a federal or other out-of-state prisoner, no interviews, photographs of or tape recording with the prisoner shall be permitted except where appropriate federal or other out-of-state officials have given written approval to the Commissioner.
(3) Where a representative of the news media is in violation of the 103 CMR 131.11(1) and (2), the privilege to enter a correctional institution may be forfeited.
