Postponement of Rescission Hearing
Effective Jan 13, 2017Mass. Register #1330MGL c. 27, § 5Massachusetts Parole Board
(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.