Code of Massachusetts Regulations
103 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Title 103 CMR 936.00 - County Correctional Facilities - Inmate Services And Programs
Section 936.01 - General Provisions

Universal Citation: 103 MA Code of Regs 103.936

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) Written policy and procedure shall provide that inmate programs and services be available and include, but not be limited to, the following:

(a) social services;

(b) religious services;

(c) recreation and leisure time activities;

(d) library services; and,

(e) educational/vocational services and counseling.

(2) Written policy and procedure shall govern inmate services and programs, and shall include the following provisions:

(a) eligibility criteria for programs;

(b) identification and use of available community resources;

(c) provision that inmates have the option to refuse to participate in facility programs, except work assignments, adult basic education and other programs required by statute;

(d) refusals to participate in required programs shall be documented in writing and shall not prejudice an inmate for future participation; and,

(e) when incarcerated within the same facility, males and females shall have equal opportunities for participation in programs and services.

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