120 CMR 302.04 - Postponement of Rescission Hearing

(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.

Notes

120 CMR 302.04

Amended by Mass Register Issue 1330, eff. 1/13/2017.