Web Site:

www.mass.gov/doc

Organization 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

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 department 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.

Regulations

103 CMR 420

Classification

103 CMR 430

Inmate Discipline

103 CMR 455

Correctional Industries

103 CMR 900

County Correctional Facilities