Code of Massachusetts Regulations
120 CMR - PAROLE BOARD
Title 120 CMR 303.00 - Revocation of Parole
Section 303.25 - Notice of Decision to Parolee after Final Revocation Hearing

Universal Citation: 120 MA Code of Regs 120.303

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) In cases involving individuals serving non-life sentences with parole eligibility:

(a) Where revocation of parole is affirmed after the final revocation hearing and the individual has received verbal notification by the hearing panel, the Parole Board shall provide the inmate such written notice within 21 calendar days after the decision is rendered. The written notice of decision shall include a summary of the reasons therefor.

(b) Where release on parole is granted after the final revocation hearing, and the individual has received verbal notification by the hearing panel, the Parole Board shall provide the inmate with a written summary of the reasons supporting the decision and any special conditions of release. The Parole Board shall provide the inmate such written notice within 21 calendar days after the decision is rendered or as soon as possible after the decision if such release will occur within 21 days after the decision.

(2) In cases involving individuals serving life sentences with parole eligibility:

(a) Where revocation of parole is affirmed after the final revocation hearing by a majority vote of the full Board, the Parole Board shall provide the inmate such written notice within 21 calendar days after the full Board decision is rendered. The written notice of decision shall include a summary of the reasons therefor and shall advise the inmate of administrative appeal and reconsideration rights under 120 CMR 304.02: Appeal of Decision of Parole Board Members and 304.03: Reconsideration of Decision of Parole Board Members.

(b) Where release on parole is granted after the final revocation hearing by a majority vote of the full Board, the Parole Board shall provide the inmate with a written summary of the reasons supporting the decision, any special conditions of release, and shall advise the inmate of administrative appeal and reconsideration rights under 120 CMR 304.02: Appeal of Decision of Parole Board Members and 304.03: Reconsideration of Decision of Parole Board Members. The Parole Board shall provide the inmate such written notice within 21 calendar days after the decision is rendered, or as soon as possible after the decision if such release will occur within 21 days after the decision.

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