Code of Massachusetts Regulations
108 CMR - EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF VETERANS' SERVICES
Title 108 CMR 15.00 - Criminal Offender Record Checks
Section 15.02 - Policy

It is the policy of EOVS that an individual's background, including any Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and other relevant information, be carefully considered so that the vulnerable populations served by EOVS, and its agencies are protected. It is also the policy of EOVS that qualified rehabilitated offenders are given a fair opportunity to be employed and reintegrate successfully into the workforce. Further, a criminal background check should only occur, and its results considered, in those instances where a current or prospective employee shall have been deemed otherwise qualified and the content of a criminal record is relevant to the duties and qualifications of the position. Without limitation, a criminal background check is also an important step in screening potential residents for admission to state-operated veteran homes, providing that rehabilitated individuals who pose no threat to current residents or clients should be given an equal and fair consideration for admission. It is the policy of EOVS that convictions of certain crimes may pose an unacceptable risk to the vulnerable populations served by EOVS and its vendor agencies.