Department of Correction
Data Current as of:  8/19/2015
 
Web Site:
www.mass.gov/doc
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
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MGL C. 27 S. 1-7 
 
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Department of Correction
 
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MGL C. 123 S. 35 
 
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Commitment of alcoholics or substance abusers
 
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MGL C. 123A S. 1-16 
 
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Care, Treatment and Rehabilitation of Sexually Dangerous Persons
 
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MGL C. 124 S. 1-10 
 
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Powers and duties of department of correction
 
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MGL C. 125 S. 1-21 
 
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Correctional Institutions of the Commonwealth.
 
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MGL C. 127 S. 1-169 
 
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Officers and Inmates of Penal and Reformatory Institutions. Paroles and Pardons.
 
Regulations
- 103 CMR 420
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Classification
 
- 103 CMR 430
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Inmate Discipline
 
- 103 CMR 455
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Correctional Industries
 
- 103 CMR 900
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County Correctional Facilities