Code of Massachusetts Regulations
120 CMR - PAROLE BOARD
Title 120 CMR 300.00 - Parole Hearings and Decision Making: General Provisions
Section 300.04 - Parole Release Decision Making

(1) Parole Board members shall only grant a parole permit if they are of the opinion that there is a reasonable probability that, if such offender is released, the offender will live and remain at liberty without violating the law and that release is not incompatible with the welfare of society. Parole Board members shall not grant a parole permit merely as a reward for good institutional conduct. M.G.L. c. 127, § 130.

(2) The presence of a detainer or warrant indicating that the inmate is wanted to answer other criminal charges, probation violations, or parole violations creates a strong presumption against parole release. Parole release, if granted, will only be to such detainer. A pending criminal case will also create a like presumption against parole release.

(3) Where an inmate has been assessed a victim and witness fund fee pursuant to M.G.L. c. 258B, § 8, and the Parole Board receives notice that the fee has not been paid, the inmate will not be released on parole until the fee is paid, unless the inmate has the fee waived consistent with M.G.L. c. 258B, § 8.