Code of Massachusetts Regulations
103 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Title 103 CMR 463.00 - Furloughs
Section 463.13 - Subsequent Furlough

(1) An inmate may submit an application for a subsequent furlough in accordance with prescribed institution procedures and following the successful completion of an initial furlough.

(2) Upon completion of the inmate's furlough application, the institution furlough coordinator shall verify that the inmate has successfully completed an initial furlough and has submitted the application in accordance with 103 CMR 463.13. The institution furlough coordinator shall also determine if any significant issues have developed that may affect the inmate's status within the furlough program or ability to complete a furlough. The institution furlough coordinator shall submit the inmate's furlough application, authorization sheet and accompanying documentation to the institution furlough panel. The institution furlough coordinator shall also submit an updated furlough progress report to the institution furlough panel.

(3) The institution furlough panel shall review the inmate's furlough application and accompanying documentation, and make a recommendation to the institution superintendent of approval or denial, or approval with certain conditions. The institution's furlough panel shall take into consideration in its recommendation any significant issues that have developed since the inmate's last furlough.

(4) The institution superintendent shall make the final decision as to approval or denial, or approval with certain conditions, of the inmate's furlough applications.