Code of Massachusetts Regulations
119 CMR - SOLDIERS' HOME IN HOLYOKE
Title 119 CMR 1.00 - Criminal Offender Record Checks
Section 1.07 - Hiring Authority Responsibilities

(1) The hiring authority shall ensure that each applicant provides consent to a CORI investigation as part of his/her application, and to the periodic conduct of further CORI investigations during the course of employment with SHH or the vendor agency program. The hiring authority shall also inform the applicant that his or her CORI may be utilized by the criminal justice official or qualified mental health professional conducting themselves in conformance with 119 CMR 1.06, 1.10 and 1.11 and SHH personnel responsible for carrying out the provisions of 119 CMR 1.11, 1.13 and 1.14. Such consent and notification shall be included in the hiring authority's employment application form.

(2) The hiring authority shall require, as a condition of an offer of a position, the completion of the CORI investigation. The hiring authority shall confirm an offer of a position only after the hiring authority receives written confirmation that the criminal record investigation has resulted in a finding of "no record" or until the hiring authority has complied with the requirements of 119 CMR 1.08, 1.09, 1.10 and 1.11.

(3) The hiring authority shall not permit any candidate to commence employment or volunteer service until after the candidate is cleared as a result of the CORI investigation in accordance with 119 CMR 1.00.