Program Statement
Effective May 18, 2009MGL c. 124, § 1(c), (d) and (q) MGL c. 127, § 1A MGL c. 127, § 1BMassachusetts Department of Correction
(1) New Facilities. As soon as practicable after the filing of the letter of intent, the Sheriff/facility administrator and the architect shall develop a facility program statement as part of the preliminary planning phase for construction of a new facility. The program statement shall include, but not be limited to, a description of the following:
- (a) type of facility needed;
- (b) maximum rated capacity of facility based on project needs;
- (c) types of inmates to be housed;
- (d) inmate movement within the facility and entry and exit from security areas;
- (e) description of living units;
- (f) food preparation and serving;
- (g) intake and booking area;
- (h) visiting attorney interview area;
- (i) medical and psychological examination area;
- (j) activities area for exercise and rehabilitation programs;
- (k) cleaning and laundering area.
- (2) Renovations. Where renovation, repair or remodeling is contemplated, the program statement may omit description of any of 103 CMR 907.02(1)(a) through (k) unaffected by the contemplated work.