Code of Massachusetts Regulations
120 CMR - PAROLE BOARD
Title 120 CMR 302.00 - Rescission of Parole Date
Section 302.04 - Postponement of Rescission Hearing
Universal Citation: 120 MA Code of Regs 120.302
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) The inmate may request postponement of the rescission hearing until the next available docket for any of the following reasons:
(a) in order to obtain
representation;
(b) in order to
secure the attendance of witnesses;
(c) in order to properly prepare for the
hearing; or
(d) in order to resolve
pending criminal or disciplinary charges.
(2) The rescission hearing panel may postpone the rescission hearing until the next available docket for reasons including, but not limited to:
(a) the inmate did not
receive proper notice;
(b) the
rescission hearing panel has insufficient information upon which to conduct a
meaningful hearing;
(c) to obtain
the services of an interpreter; or
(d) the inmate is absent or unavailable, or
where circumstances prevent the appearance of the parole hearing panel.
Unavailability includes, but is not limited to, a commitment to Bridgewater
State Hospital for observation. Unavailability does not include instances where
the parolee causes the absence from the hearing.
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