Code of Massachusetts Regulations
120 CMR - PAROLE BOARD
Title 120 CMR 303.00 - Revocation of Parole
Section 303.23 - Procedure at Final Revocation Hearing

(a) The presenting member of the revocation hearing panel shall ascertain the identity of the parolee and ascertain whether written notice of charges was received.

(b) If the parolee is represented, the presenting member of the revocation hearing panel shall ascertain the name, address, and telephone number of the representative.

(c) The presenting member of the revocation hearing panel shall read or summarize from the written notice each charge asking that the parolee either "admit" or "deny" the charge.

(d) The panel shall ask the parolee for factual information regarding each alleged violation including information in mitigation of the charges.

(e) The parolee may present voluntary witnesses. Members of the panel may question any voluntary witnesses.

(f) Members of the revocation hearing panel shall examine any adverse witnesses and shall permit the parolee or representative to cross-examine the adverse witnesses unless the panel finds good cause for not allowing cross-examination.

(g) Members of the panel shall review all relevant information regarding the parolee's suitability to be returned to parole supervision including, but not limited: to the parolee's institutional conduct since returning to prison as an alleged parole violator, criminal history; home situation; reports of physical, medical, mental, or psychiatric examinations; any pending criminal cases; any outstanding domestic restraining orders; reports of parole staff; and any other information provided by the custodial authority.