Appeal Process
Effective May 18, 2009MGL c. 124, § 1(c), (d) and (q) MGL c. 127, § 1A MGL c. 127, § 1BMassachusetts Department of Correction
(1) The inmate discipline plan shall provide policy and procedure allowing inmates to appeal decisions of the hearing officer to the Sheriff/facility administrator or designee.
- (a) inmates shall have up to seven days from receipt of the decision to submit an appeal in writing; and
- (b) the appeal shall be decided within five days of its receipt, and the inmate shall be notified of the results within 24 hours of the decision.