Code of Massachusetts Regulations
103 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Title 103 CMR 901.00 - County Correctional Facilities - Application Of Standards
Section 901.06 - Emergency Suspension of Standards
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
The Sheriff or facility administrator shall have the power to suspend any of 103 CMR 900.00 through 979.00 in the event of an emergency for the duration of said emergency; provided, that:
(1) Only such sections as are directly affected by the emergency may be suspended;
(2) The suspension shall continue no longer than is required by the emergency;
(3) The Sheriff or facility administrator shall immediately notify the Commissioner of the suspension of any regulations; and,
(4) The Sheriff or facility administrator shall within a reasonable period of time send to the Commissioner, or designee, written notification of the suspension of any regulations setting forth the reasons for the suspension. In no event shall such a suspension continue more than five days without a review by the Commissioner, who shall specify a time limitation.