Code of Massachusetts Regulations
103 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Title 103 CMR 430.00 - Inmate Discipline
Section 430.25 - Sanctions
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) Sanctions for each Category 1 offense are as follows:
No more than one sanction (excluding restitution) shall be imposed per offense and no more than five sanctions (excluding restitution) may be imposed for all offenses arising out of any one or substantially related incidents in which the highest offense(s) alleged is from Category 1.
(2) Sanctions for each Category 2 offenses are as follows:
No more than one sanction (excluding restitution) shall be imposed per offense and no more than four sanctions (excluding restitution) may be imposed for all offenses arising out of anyone or substantially related incidents in which the highest offense(s) alleged is from Category 2.
(3) Sanctions for each Category 3 offense are as follows:
No more than one sanction (excluding restitution) shall be imposed per offense and no more than three sanctions (excluding restitution) may be imposed for all offenses arising out of anyone or substantially related incidents in which the highest offense(s) alleged is from Category 3.
(4) Sanctions for each Category 4 offense are as follows:
No more than one sanction (excluding restitution) shall be imposed per offense and no more than two sanctions (excluding restitution) may be imposed for all offenses arising out of anyone or substantially related incidents in which the highest offense(s) alleged is from Category 4.
(5) No more than a total of 30 days disciplinary detention or 40 days cell, housing, or unit restriction may be imposed for all violations arising out of one incident or substantially related incidents.
(6) Findings requiring the payment of an amount of restitution by an inmate shall be supported by a preponderance of evidence.