Code of Massachusetts Regulations
103 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Title 103 CMR 463.00 - Furloughs
Section 463.18 - Escape

Universal Citation: 103 MA Code of Regs 103.463

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) An inmate shall be declared on escape if he:

(a) fails to return from furlough to a state, county or contract facility within two hours of the designated time of return;

(b) fails to arrive at a location specified on the furlough itinerary by the scheduled time, and does not arrive there or return to the institution within two hours;

(c) leaves the location specified on the itinerary prior to the approved departure time and does not return to the location or to the institution within two hours;

(d) fails or refuses to return to the institution within two hours after being ordered to do so;

(e) is determined not to be at a location specified on the itinerary as confirmed by a spot check call or physical spot check;

(f) leaves the boundaries of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at any time while on furlough.

(2) An inmate may be declared on escape at any time during a furlough, if in the opinion of the Commissioner or institution Superintendent, there exists sufficient evidence to reasonably assume that the inmate has escaped.

(3) In the event that an inmate is declared on escape under 103 CMR 463.00, the escape procedures outlined in 103 CMR 550.000: Escape Procedures, or corresponding institution policy shall be followed. Such procedures shall include notification to the inmate's furlough sponsor, local police of area in which inmate was last reported, as well as any CORI A petitioner previously approved by the Criminal History Systems Board.

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