Code of Massachusetts Regulations
120 CMR - PAROLE BOARD
Title 120 CMR 300.00 - Parole Hearings and Decision Making: General Provisions
Section 300.05 - Information Considered in Parole Release Decisions
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) In making a parole or re-parole determination, the parole hearing panel shall consider a risk and needs assessment, whether the inmate has participated in available work opportunities and education or treatment programs, and has demonstrated good behavior. M.G.L. c. 127, § 130. The Parole Board may also consider, if available and relevant, information such as:
(2) Individuals including, but not limited to, the inmate, sentencing judges, defense attorneys and prosecutors, who wish to provide relevant information to the parole hearing panel should submit such information to the Parole Board with the inmate's identification clearly indicated by full name, and data such as date of birth, social security number, indictment number, or commitment number. No recommendation as to the suitability for parole release may be considered as binding upon Parole Board members' discretionary authority to grant or deny parole. Parole Board members may exclude information that is unreliable, irrelevant or repetitious.
(3) Prior to making any release decision, the Parole Board may schedule a mental health evaluation for an inmate and Parole Board members may consider the results thereof in making a parole release decision.