Code of Massachusetts Regulations
103 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Title 103 CMR 932.00 - County Correctional Facilities - Health Care Services
Section 932.13 - Mental Health Services

Universal Citation: 103 MA Code of Regs 103.932

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) Written policy and procedure shall require post admission screening and referral for care of mentally ill or retarded inmates whose adaptation to the correctional environment is significantly impaired. This procedure shall provide for referring inmates, who are severely disturbed and/or mentally retarded, for placement in either appropriate non-correctional facilities or in specially designated units for handling the individual.

(2) Written policy shall require consultation between the Sheriff/facility administrator and the responsible physician or their designees prior to the following actions being taken regarding inmates who are diagnosed as having a psychiatric illness:

(a) housing assignment;

(b) program assignments;

(c) disciplinary measures; and,

(d) transfers in and out of the facility.

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