Code of Massachusetts Regulations
118 CMR - DISABLED PERSONS PROTECTION COMMISSION
Title 118 CMR 6.00 - Formal Commissioners' Investigations
Section 6.06 - Delay or Deferral of Commissioners' Investigation

Universal Citation: 118 MA Code of Regs 118.6

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) The Commissioners may determine, in their discretion, based upon the standards enunciated in M.G.L. c. 19C, § 12, to delay or defer the commencement of Commissioners' Investigation pursuant to M.G.L. c. 19C, § 8, and 118 CMR 6.00 because they have determined that said Commissioners' Investigation would duplicate or jeopardize an investigation then being conducted by law enforcement officials or another agency of the Commonwealth.

(2) The delay or deferral of Commissioners' Investigations pursuant to M.G.L. c. 19C, § 12 can occur only after the Commission has determined that:

(a) appropriate protective services have been provided to ensure the continued safety of the alleged victim from further risk of harm;

(b) the delay or deferral will not adversely affect the ongoing provision of protective services nor the health and safety of persons with disabilities found at risk of harm;

(c) the Commission's ability to conduct a later investigation will not be unreasonably impaired; and

(d) the investigation of the incident by another official or agency will be conducted in good faith by an impartial, qualified investigator.

(3) If such determination to delay or defer the commencement of Commissioners' Investigation is made, the Commission shall exercise its monitoring responsibilities pursuant to M.G.L. c. 19C, § 12 on a continuing basis until the conclusion of the investigation and issuance of a report in such other investigation.

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