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Department of Correction
Web Site:
www.mass.gov/docOrganization Chart
Mission:
The Massachusetts Department of Correction's mission is to promote public safety by managing offenders while providing care and appropriate programming in preparation for successful re-entry into the community.Governing Laws:
Statutes
MGL C. 27 S. 1-7 | Department of correction; commissioner; salary; qualifications |
MGL C. 123 S. 35 | Commitment of alcoholics or substance abusers |
MGL C. 123A S. 1-16 | Care, Treatment and Rehabilitation of Sexually Dangerous Persons |
MGL C. 124 S. 1-10 | Powers and duties of commissioner of correction |
MGL C. 125 S. 1-21 | Correctional Institutions of the Commonwealth. |
MGL C. 127 S. 1-169 | Officers and Inmates of Penal and Reformatory Institutions. Paroles and Pardons. |
St. 2006 C. 139 S. 1 | An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2007 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent |
Regulations
103 CMR 420 | Classification |
103 CMR 430 | Disciplinary Procedures |
103 CMR 455 | Prison Industries |
103 CMR 900 | County Correctional Facilities |
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