Code of Massachusetts Regulations
103 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Title 103 CMR 463.00 - Furloughs
Section 463.16 - Inmate Accountability

(1) an inmate must read, sign and date his furlough passbook prior to release on an initial furlough;

(2) each institution shall develop an orientation program whereby inmates are informed of the rules and regulation of the furlough program, established pursuant to 103 CMR 463.00;

(3) each inmate shall be interviewed by the institution Superintendent on a regular basis to ensure his suitability for involvement in the furlough program;

(4) a system for making random unannounced telephone spot checks to an inmate on furlough by an institution staff member. Random spot checks should be made a frequency of one for every 12 hours of furlough or fraction thereof;

(5) a system of call-ins by an inmate on furlough at a pre/arranged time. Said call-ins shall not replace required spot checks and shall be verified by a return call to the location noted on the inmate's itinerary;

(6) a system of physical unannounced spot checks at a location noted on the furlough itinerary, to verify an inmate's location on furlough and to ensure his activities are consistent with the previously approved itinerary and are in accordance with 103 CMR 463.00;

(7) a system of urine surveillance, medical examinations, or other methods to monitor the possible use of alcohol, illicit drugs or intoxicating substances while on furlough;

(8) written notification to the police chief in each city or town listed on an inmate's itinerary and to the state police;

(9) a system of monitoring the inmate's relationship with the sponsor to ensure the appropriateness of the individual to act as a sponsor and determine any potential problems that may develop in the relationship.