Code of Massachusetts Regulations
103 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Title 103 CMR 943.00 - County Correctional Facilities - Inmate Rules And Discipline
Section 943.08 - Sanctions

Universal Citation: 103 MA Code of Regs 103.943

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) The county correctional facility shall have written policy and procedure providing that in instances in which an inmate is alleged to have committed a crime, the case is referred to appropriate law enforcement officials for possible prosecution.

(2) The county correctional facility shall ensure that sanctions imposed for rule violations are reasonably related to the severity of the offense. Acceptable forms of discipline shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(a) reprimand;

(b) loss of privileges for a specified period of time;

(c) removal from work detail;

(d) extra work duty for a specified period of time;

(e) forfeiture of good time credit earned in accordance with M.G.L. c. 127, § 129;

(f) disciplinary detention for a specified period of time; and

(g) a combination of 103 CMR 943.08(2)(a) through (f).

(3) If an inmate is to be confined in disciplinary detention for more than three days, the Facility Administrator shall be informed thereof and the reason(s) therefor.

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