Code of Massachusetts Regulations
103 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Title 103 CMR 491.00 - Inmate Grievances
Section 491.20 - Property and Monetary Resolutions
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) All proposed property or monetary resolutions resulting from grievances or appeals are to be approved by the Superintendent or Department Grievance Manager on the appropriate Resolution Agreement form before offering the inmate a resolution. The IGC shall ensure that the physical description and monetary value is noted on the form prior to proposing the settlement to the Superintendent or Department Grievance Manager.
(2) When an inmate accepts a resolution offer, the inmate shall sign the Resolution Agreement form acknowledging same. Once signed, the decision shall be considered final and may not be appealed. All settlements shall be documented in the IMS Grievance Details/Decision screen.
(3) An inmate's refusal to sign the form shall be documented on the Resolution Agreement and in the applicable IMS Grievance Details/Decision screen, and the resolution offered shall be considered withdrawn.