Current through Register 1533, October 25, 2024
Section 462.10 - Department of Correction Discretionary Review Process(1) Within 30 days following the receipt of an application form, the designated staff member at the facility in which the inmate is currently incarcerated shall schedule a classification review to consider the inmate for transfer to the inmate's home country (the receiving country). All classification reviews shall be held in accordance with Department regulations concerning classification, 103 CMR 420.00. Additionally, in any instance where an inmate is being considered for international transfer, following the superintendent's decisions, the classification review shall be forwarded to the administrator of the international transfer program (Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Classification), for review and decision. If approved by the administrator, the classification materials shall be forwarded to the Commissioner for final review.(2) If the Commissioner approves the transfer request, the application shall be forwarded to the Governor's Office or designee.(3) If the Commissioner does not approve the transfer request, the application shall not be forwarded to the Governor's Office or designee.