Waiver of Rescission Hearing
Effective Jan 13, 2017Mass. Register #1330MGL c. 27, § 5Massachusetts Parole Board
(1) An inmate may waive the parole rescission hearing.
- (a) Such waiver shall only occur after the inmate receives, in writing, notice of the time and place of the rescission hearing, the allegations of misconduct or new criminal behavior, the due process rights afforded at such hearing, and the possible dispositions.
- (b) Such waiver shall be in writing, dated, and witnessed by a parole staff member.
- (2) A waiver of the parole rescission hearing shall result in a vote of parole denied, voiding the previous parole decision.