Postponement of Final Revocation Hearing
Effective Jan 13, 2017Mass. Register #1330MGL c. 27, § 5Massachusetts Parole Board
(1) The parolee may request postponement of the final revocation hearing until the next available docket for reasons including, but not limited to:
- (a) in order to obtain representation;
- (b) in order that necessary witnesses may attend;
- (c) in order to properly prepare for the hearing; or
- (d) in order to resolve pending criminal or disciplinary charges.
(2) The revocation hearing panel may postpone the final revocation hearing until the next available docket for reasons including, but not limited to:
- (a) the parolee did not receive proper notice;
- (b) the revocation hearing panel has insufficient information upon which to conduct a meaningful hearing;
- (c) to obtain the services of an interpreter;
- (d) in order to render a decision on a request for discovery of information or presence of adverse witnesses pursuant to 120 CMR 303.21; or
- (e) the parolee is absent or unavailable. Unavailability includes, but is not limited to, a commitment to Bridgewater State Hospital for observation. Unavailability does not include situations in which the parolee causes the absence from the hearing.