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Department of Correction Public Policies

These are unofficial versions of the department’s policies. Do not rely on this information without first checking an official copy of the policy.
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Public Policies

DOC 100 - Department vision, mission, and quarterly/annual reports, Open PDF file, 352.64 KB (English, PDF 352.64 KB)
DOC 101 - Correctional institutions/security levels, Open PDF file, 121.27 KB (English, PDF 121.27 KB)
DOC 102 - Organizational function/staff meetings, Open PDF file, 101.35 KB (English, PDF 101.35 KB)
DOC 103 - Delegation of authority, Open PDF file, 123.08 KB (English, PDF 123.08 KB)
DOC 104 - Internal regulations and policies, Open PDF file, 1.4 MB (English, PDF 1.4 MB)
DOC 105 - Officer of the day and department duty station, Open PDF file, 392.13 KB (English, PDF 392.13 KB)
DOC 108 - Institution policy on program/facility access for disabled persons, Open PDF file, 137.84 KB (English, PDF 137.84 KB)
DOC 112 - Institution assessment/inspection, Open PDF file, 421.58 KB (English, PDF 421.58 KB)
DOC 122 - Vehicle usage and control, Open PDF file, 2.66 MB (English, PDF 2.66 MB)
DOC 132 - Interagency/federal agency relations, Open PDF file, 109.72 KB (English, PDF 109.72 KB)
DOC 133 - Public relations, Open PDF file, 124.67 KB (English, PDF 124.67 KB)
DOC 139 - Private organization relations, Open PDF file, 107.35 KB (English, PDF 107.35 KB)
DOC 153 - CORI regulations, Open PDF file, 199.23 KB (English, PDF 199.23 KB)
DOC 154 - DOC central office records, Open PDF file, 142.08 KB (English, PDF 142.08 KB)
DOC 156 - Destruction of inmate records, Open PDF file, 173.83 KB (English, PDF 173.83 KB)
DOC 158 - Disposal of outdated documents, Open PDF file, 137.29 KB (English, PDF 137.29 KB)
DOC 172 - Community relations board, Open PDF file, 105.21 KB (English, PDF 105.21 KB)
DOC 175 - Department strategic planning, management, accountability and performance process, Open PDF file, 117.42 KB (English, PDF 117.42 KB)
DOC 176 - Grant management, Open PDF file, 428.07 KB (English, PDF 428.07 KB)
DOC 181 - Policies and procedures governing statistical reporting, Open PDF file, 143.63 KB (English, PDF 143.63 KB)
DOC 201 - Selection and hiring, Open PDF file, 3.91 MB (English, PDF 3.91 MB)
DOC 202 - Civil service and the Massachusetts human resources division, Open PDF file, 142.5 KB (English, PDF 142.5 KB)
DOC 203 - Employee smoking, Open PDF file, 115.89 KB (English, PDF 115.89 KB)
DOC 204 - Personnel records, Open PDF file, 169.17 KB (English, PDF 169.17 KB)
DOC 205 - Position classification, Open PDF file, 131.07 KB (English, PDF 131.07 KB)
DOC 206 - Access to the Americans with Disabilities Act request for a reasonable accommodation and self identification of disability for employees, job applicants, contractors, and vendors, Open PDF file, 678.03 KB (English, PDF 678.03 KB)
DOC 208 - Personnel orientation, Open PDF file, 2.77 MB (English, PDF 2.77 MB)
DOC 209 - Sick leave , Open PDF file, 279.19 KB (English, PDF 279.19 KB)
DOC 210 - Pay administration, Open PDF file, 224.82 KB (English, PDF 224.82 KB)
DOC 210A - Coding of overtime, Open PDF file, 135.21 KB (English, PDF 135.21 KB)
DOC 211 - Employee benefits, Open PDF file, 3.37 MB (English, PDF 3.37 MB)
DOC 213 - Alternative work options, Open PDF file, 205.84 KB (English, PDF 205.84 KB)
DOC 214 - Employee meals, Open PDF file, 117.85 KB (English, PDF 117.85 KB)
DOC 215 - Conflict of Interest and American Correctional Association Code of Ethics, Open PDF file, 144.05 KB (English, PDF 144.05 KB)
DOC 216 - Training and staff development, Open PDF file, 756.95 KB (English, PDF 756.95 KB)
DOC 220 - Employee rules and regulations, Open PDF file, 118.43 KB (English, PDF 118.43 KB)
DOC 221 - Temporary modified work program, Open PDF file, 154.3 KB (English, PDF 154.3 KB)
DOC 222 - Employee performance evaluation, Open PDF file, 304.97 KB (English, PDF 304.97 KB)
DOC 223 - Separations, Open PDF file, 97.84 KB (English, PDF 97.84 KB)
DOC 224 - Uniforms, Open PDF file, 501.67 KB (English, PDF 501.67 KB)
DOC 225 - Professional boundaries, Open PDF file, 140.46 KB (English, PDF 140.46 KB)
DOC 226 - Internship program policy, Open PDF file, 586.75 KB (English, PDF 586.75 KB)
DOC 229 - Awards program, Open PDF file, 275.26 KB (English, PDF 275.26 KB)
DOC 230 - Discipline and terminations, Open PDF file, 1.89 MB (English, PDF 1.89 MB)
DOC 237 - Prevention and elimination of workplace violence, Open PDF file, 369.26 KB (English, PDF 369.26 KB)
DOC 238 - The prohibition of sexual assault, domestic violence, harassment, and stalking, Open PDF file, 645.22 KB (English, PDF 645.22 KB)
DOC 239 - The prevention and elimination of discrimination and retaliation in the workplace, Open PDF file, 161.1 KB (English, PDF 161.1 KB)
DOC 240 - Employee drug testing and screening, Open PDF file, 169.72 KB (English, PDF 169.72 KB)
DOC 250 - Labor relations general, Open PDF file, 128.82 KB (English, PDF 128.82 KB)
DOC 270 - Labor relations - employee grievance procedures, Open PDF file, 157.88 KB (English, PDF 157.88 KB)
DOC 300 - Annual budget, Open PDF file, 149.21 KB (English, PDF 149.21 KB)
DOC 339 - Materials and supplies inventory and control, Open PDF file, 393.5 KB (English, PDF 393.5 KB)
DOC 340 - Department purchasing procedures, Open PDF file, 157.31 KB (English, PDF 157.31 KB)
DOC 341 - Recycling, Open PDF file, 221.19 KB (English, PDF 221.19 KB)
DOC 342 - Rentals and leases, Open PDF file, 138.47 KB (English, PDF 138.47 KB)
DOC 343 - Fixed assets inventory and control, Open PDF file, 187.33 KB (English, PDF 187.33 KB)
DOC 344 - Personal insurance coverage, Open PDF file, 153.47 KB (English, PDF 153.47 KB)
DOC 345 - Department payment procedures, Open PDF file, 127.45 KB (English, PDF 127.45 KB)
DOC 346 - Internal control procedures, Open PDF file, 650.77 KB (English, PDF 650.77 KB)
DOC 400 - Incarcerated individual and civil commitment management, Open PDF file, 128.36 KB (English, PDF 128.36 KB)
DOC 401 - Booking and admissions, Open PDF file, 577.94 KB (English, PDF 577.94 KB)
DOC 402 - Identification for Incarcerated and Civilly Committed Individuals, Open PDF file, 138.94 KB (English, PDF 138.94 KB)
DOC 407 - Victim services unit, Open PDF file, 282.71 KB (English, PDF 282.71 KB)
DOC 408 - Reasonable accommodations, Open PDF file, 955.46 KB (English, PDF 955.46 KB)
DOC 417 - Criminal history records information, Open PDF file, 161 KB (English, PDF 161 KB)
DOC 418 - Early parole consideration, Open PDF file, 114.43 KB (English, PDF 114.43 KB)
DOC 419 - Federal and interstate compact, Open PDF file, 182.62 KB (English, PDF 182.62 KB)
DOC 422 - Department protective custody units, Open PDF file, 121.5 KB (English, PDF 121.5 KB)
DOC 426 - Conflicts, Open PDF file, 195.84 KB (English, PDF 195.84 KB)
DOC 427 - Behavior Assessment units, Open PDF file, 371.71 KB (English, PDF 371.71 KB)
DOC 428 - Secure adjustment units, Open PDF file, 726.23 KB (English, PDF 726.23 KB)
DOC 441 - Inmate training and education, Open PDF file, 707.12 KB (English, PDF 707.12 KB)
DOC 444 - Inmate smoking, Open PDF file, 71.53 KB (English, PDF 71.53 KB)
DOC 445 - Substance use programs, Open PDF file, 278.99 KB (English, PDF 278.99 KB)
DOC 446 - Sex offender management and treatment, Open PDF file, 152.59 KB (English, PDF 152.59 KB)
DOC 447 - Sex offender Identification, Open PDF file, 211.73 KB (English, PDF 211.73 KB)
DOC 450 - Institution work assignment, Open PDF file, 239.83 KB (English, PDF 239.83 KB)
DOC 458 - Qualified Examiner Evaluations Pursuant to MGL c 123A, Open PDF file, 155.28 KB (English, PDF 155.28 KB)
DOC 459 - Massachusetts Treatment Center community access board, Open PDF file, 142.26 KB (English, PDF 142.26 KB)
DOC 459A - Community Access Program Eligibility and Application Procedure, Open PDF file, 172.81 KB (English, PDF 172.81 KB)
DOC 461 - Incarcerated individual transfer, Open PDF file, 209.76 KB (English, PDF 209.76 KB)
DOC 466 - Program related activity, Open PDF file, 270.38 KB (English, PDF 270.38 KB)
DOC 467 - Absentee/early voting by incarcerated individuals and civil commitments, Open PDF file, 1.14 MB (English, PDF 1.14 MB)
DOC 468 - Electronic monitoring program, Open PDF file, 957.01 KB (English, PDF 957.01 KB)
DOC 472 - Recreation and leisure activities, Open PDF file, 162.39 KB (English, PDF 162.39 KB)
DOC 473 - Self improvement groups, Open PDF file, 290.06 KB (English, PDF 290.06 KB)
DOC 475 - Tablets, Open PDF file, 353.65 KB (English, PDF 353.65 KB)
DOC 476 - Canteen and Vending Machine Operations and Expenditures, Open PDF file, 277.49 KB (English, PDF 277.49 KB)
DOC 484 - Community Partners, Open PDF file, 430.39 KB (English, PDF 430.39 KB)
DOC 487 - DNA sample collection, Open PDF file, 785.21 KB (English, PDF 785.21 KB)
DOC 488 - Interpreter services, Open PDF file, 193.09 KB (English, PDF 193.09 KB)
DOC 492 - Inmate weddings, Open PDF file, 181.66 KB (English, PDF 181.66 KB)
DOC 493 - Reentry policy, Open PDF file, 202.49 KB (English, PDF 202.49 KB)
DOC 506 - Search policy, Open PDF file, 428.95 KB (English, PDF 428.95 KB)
DOC 507 - Security equipment, Open PDF file, 1.07 MB (English, PDF 1.07 MB)
DOC 508 - Firearms, Open PDF file, 437.67 KB (English, PDF 437.67 KB)
DOC 509 - OC, Chemical agents, specialty impact munition/distraction devices, batons, and electronic control devices, Open PDF file, 430.75 KB (English, PDF 430.75 KB)
DOC 519 - Sexual harassment/abuse response and prevention policy, Open PDF file, 675.12 KB (English, PDF 675.12 KB)
DOC 520 - Instruments of Restraint , Open PDF file, 550.53 KB (English, PDF 550.53 KB)
DOC 522 - Professional Standards Unit, Open PDF file, 360.22 KB (English, PDF 360.22 KB)
DOC 525 - Substance use monitoring and testing, Open PDF file, 199.57 KB (English, PDF 199.57 KB)
DOC 540 - Body worn cameras, Open PDF file, 161.69 KB (English, PDF 161.69 KB)
DOC 558 - K-9 Unit, Open PDF file, 2.55 MB (English, PDF 2.55 MB)
DOC 561 - Planned institutional searches conducted by the special operation response unit, Open PDF file, 153.43 KB (English, PDF 153.43 KB)
DOC 601 - DOC Division of health services organization, Open PDF file, 183.31 KB (English, PDF 183.31 KB)
DOC 603 - Medical parole, Open PDF file, 335.39 KB (English, PDF 335.39 KB)
DOC 604 - Outside hospital relations, Open PDF file, 154.89 KB (English, PDF 154.89 KB)
DOC 607 - Inmate medical records, Open PDF file, 231.67 KB (English, PDF 231.67 KB)
DOC 610 - Clinical contract personnel and the role of DOC health services, Open PDF file, 163.08 KB (English, PDF 163.08 KB)
DOC 620 - Special health care practices, Open PDF file, 362.9 KB (English, PDF 362.9 KB)
DOC 621 - Do not resuscitate (DNR) orders, Open PDF file, 142.57 KB (English, PDF 142.57 KB)
DOC 622 - Death procedures, Open PDF file, 776.78 KB (English, PDF 776.78 KB)
DOC 630 - Medical services, Open PDF file, 299.35 KB (English, PDF 299.35 KB)
DOC 631 - Communicable diseases, Open PDF file, 203.88 KB (English, PDF 203.88 KB)
DOC 640 - Dental services, Open PDF file, 124.23 KB (English, PDF 124.23 KB)
DOC 650 - Mental health services, Open PDF file, 1.71 MB (English, PDF 1.71 MB)
DOC 651 - Use of seclusion and restraint for Bridgewater State Hospital, Open PDF file, 172.74 KB (English, PDF 172.74 KB)
DOC 652 - Identification, treatment and correctional management of individuals diagnosed with gender dysphoria, Open PDF file, 281.37 KB (English, PDF 281.37 KB)
DOC 653 - Identification, treatment, and correctional management of gender non-conforming individuals, Open PDF file, 149.67 KB (English, PDF 149.67 KB)
DOC 660 - Medical supplies and equipment, Open PDF file, 301.38 KB (English, PDF 301.38 KB)
DOC 661 - Pharmacy and medications, Open PDF file, 468.34 KB (English, PDF 468.34 KB)
DOC 662 - Clinical trials and medical research involving incarcerated or civilly committed individual participation, Open PDF file, 265.69 KB (English, PDF 265.69 KB)
DOC 700 - Site selection criteria, Open PDF file, 126.17 KB (English, PDF 126.17 KB)
DOC 703 - Design criteria and planning guidelines, Open PDF file, 2.36 MB (English, PDF 2.36 MB)
DOC 730 - Fire prevention and safety, Open PDF file, 4.23 MB (English, PDF 4.23 MB)
DOC 740 - Maintenance and sanitation standards, Open PDF file, 1.35 MB (English, PDF 1.35 MB)
DOC 750 - Hygiene standards, Open PDF file, 242.44 KB (English, PDF 242.44 KB)
DOC 755 - Clothing, linen, and laundry, Open PDF file, 131.14 KB (English, PDF 131.14 KB)
DOC 756 - Information technology, Open PDF file, 223.51 KB (English, PDF 223.51 KB)
DOC 757 - Internet, intranet, and VPN procedures, Open PDF file, 174.88 KB (English, PDF 174.88 KB)
DOC 758 - E-mail, Open PDF file, 177.58 KB (English, PDF 177.58 KB)
DOC 759 - Security technology, Open PDF file, 129.23 KB (English, PDF 129.23 KB)
DOC 760 - Food service policy, Open PDF file, 291.86 KB (English, PDF 291.86 KB)
DOC 762 - Haircuts, Open PDF file, 104.78 KB (English, PDF 104.78 KB)
DOC 763 - Inmate medical co-payments, Open PDF file, 228.45 KB (English, PDF 228.45 KB)

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

229 SOP - Honor Guard, Open PDF file, 138 KB (English, PDF 138 KB)
403 SOP - Inmate property, Open PDF file, 1.09 MB (English, PDF 1.09 MB)
405 SOP - Receipt of Funds, Open PDF file, 142.04 KB (English, PDF 142.04 KB)
405 SOP - Use of Personal Earned Funds for Commissary Purchases, Open PDF file, 108.78 KB (English, PDF 108.78 KB)
408 SOP - Reasonable Accommodations, Open PDF file, 1.02 MB (English, PDF 1.02 MB)
408 SOP - Reasonable Accommodations for Inmates, Open PDF file, 582.49 KB (English, PDF 582.49 KB)
411 SOP - Deduction from Sentence Procedures for Deductions, Open PDF file, 77.83 KB (English, PDF 77.83 KB)
420 SOP - Audio Recording of Hearings for Lifers Who Committed Their Crime Before the Age of Twenty One, Open PDF file, 180.93 KB (English, PDF 180.93 KB)
420 SOP - Subsequent reviews, Open PDF file, 218.96 KB (English, PDF 218.96 KB)
455 SOP - Correctional Industries, Open PDF file, 1.65 MB (English, PDF 1.65 MB)
463 SOP - Furloughs, Open PDF file, 212.46 KB (English, PDF 212.46 KB)
471 SOP - Religious Programs and Services, Open PDF file, 173.04 KB (English, PDF 173.04 KB)
472 SOP - Recreation and leisure activities, Open PDF file, 123.91 KB (English, PDF 123.91 KB)
481 SOP - Privileged Mail, Open PDF file, 157.83 KB (English, PDF 157.83 KB)
482 SOP - Telephone Access and Use, Open PDF file, 654.74 KB (English, PDF 654.74 KB)
483 SOP - Visiting Procedures, Open PDF file, 105.3 KB (English, PDF 105.3 KB)
486 SOP - Attorney Photograph Procedure, Open PDF file, 214.06 KB (English, PDF 214.06 KB)
486 SOP - Attorney Video Visits, Open PDF file, 201.11 KB (English, PDF 201.11 KB)
488 SOP - Language Access Plan, Open PDF file, 533.94 KB (English, PDF 533.94 KB)
491 SOP - Informal Complaint Process, Open PDF file, 128.47 KB (English, PDF 128.47 KB)
505 SOP - Administrative Procedures and Review of a Use of Force, Open PDF file, 131 KB (English, PDF 131 KB)
505 SOP - Cell/Area Extractions, Open PDF file, 172.95 KB (English, PDF 172.95 KB)
505 SOP - De-escalation Techniques, Open PDF file, 121.21 KB (English, PDF 121.21 KB)
505 SOP - MPTC Use of Force Model, Totality Triangle, and Defensive Tactics, Open PDF file, 211.62 KB (English, PDF 211.62 KB)
520 SOP - Humane Restraint System, Open PDF file, 136.51 KB (English, PDF 136.51 KB)
525 SOP - Unknown substance response, Open PDF file, 142.66 KB (English, PDF 142.66 KB)
630 SOP - Community Kit Procedure, Open PDF file, 193.58 KB (English, PDF 193.58 KB)
650 SOP - Outside Mental Health Professional Evaluations by Video, Open PDF file, 178.37 KB (English, PDF 178.37 KB)
740 SOP - Respiratory protection program, Open PDF file, 536.95 KB (English, PDF 536.95 KB)
751 SOP - Security and Information Technology , Open PDF file, 242.52 KB (English, PDF 242.52 KB)

Attachments for Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMRs)

131 CMR - News media relations attachments, Open PDF file, 102.98 KB (English, PDF 102.98 KB)
157 CMR - Access to and dissemination of evaluative information attachments, Open PDF file, 168.19 KB (English, PDF 168.19 KB)
411 CMR - Deductions from sentence attachments, Open PDF file, 96.1 KB (English, PDF 96.1 KB)
420 CMR - Classification attachments, Open PDF file, 190.76 KB (English, PDF 190.76 KB)
423 CMR - Restrictive Housing attachments, Open PDF file, 171.08 KB (English, PDF 171.08 KB)
463 CMR - Furloughs Attachments, Open PDF file, 136.08 KB (English, PDF 136.08 KB)
464 CMR - Work release attachments, Open PDF file, 186.04 KB (English, PDF 186.04 KB)
481 CMR - Inmate Mail attachments, Open PDF file, 120.18 KB (English, PDF 120.18 KB)
483 CMR - Visiting procedures attachments, Open PDF file, 549.3 KB (English, PDF 549.3 KB)
485 CMR - Volunteers and Volunteer Programs attachments, Open PDF file, 389.87 KB (English, PDF 389.87 KB)
486 CMR - Attorney Access at Massachusetts Correctional Institutions Attachments, Open PDF file, 250.96 KB (English, PDF 250.96 KB)
491 CMR - Inmate grievances attachments, Open PDF file, 222.59 KB (English, PDF 222.59 KB)
505 CMR - Use of force attachments, Open PDF file, 207.89 KB (English, PDF 207.89 KB)

Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMRs)

Below you can find the Department of Correction regulations compiled by the Trial Court Law Libraries.  Use this link to find regulations 103 CMR 900 series, pertaining to County Correctional Facilities.

103 CMR 131.00: News media regulations
103 CMR 155.00: Inmate six-part folder
103 CMR 157.00: Access to and dissemination of evaluative information
103 CMR 179.00: Restrictive housing oversight committee
103 CMR 180.00: Research and evaluation
103 CMR 403.00: Inmate property
103 CMR 405.00: Fund accounts
103 CMR 410.00: Sentence computation
103 CMR 411.00: Deduction from sentence policy
103 CMR 420.00: Classification
103 CMR 421.00: Department segregation units
103 CMR 423.00: Restrictive housing
103 CMR 424.00: Phase treatment program
103 CMR 425.00: Placement reviews in secure treatment units
103 CMR 430.00: Inmate discipline
103 CMR 431.00: Observation of behavior reports
103 CMR 453.00: Selection procedures and cadre positions
103 CMR 455.00: Correctional industries
103 CMR 460.00: Transfer procedures for the Massachusetts Treatment Center
103 CMR 462.00: International transfer policy
103 CMR 463.00: Furloughs
103 CMR 464.00: Employment programs outside a correctional institution: work release
103 CMR 465.00: Education and training release
103 CMR 471.00: Religious programs and services
103 CMR 477.00: Avocation programs
103 CMR 478.00: Library services
103 CMR 481.00: Inmate mail
103 CMR 482.00: Telephone access and use
103 CMR 483.00: Visiting procedures
103 CMR 485.00: Volunteers and volunteer programs
103 CMR 486.00: Attorney access at Massachusetts correctional institutions
103 CMR 491.00: Inmate grievances
103 CMR 505.00: Use of force
103 CMR 761.00: Access to therapeutic diets and medical care

Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMRs) - Spanish

CMR 410 - Computacion de sentencia, Open PDF file, 57.66 KB (English, PDF 57.66 KB)
CMR 421 - Unidades de segregacion departamentales, Open PDF file, 703.58 KB (Spanish, PDF 703.58 KB)
CMR 424 - Programa de tratamiento en fases, Open PDF file, 329.31 KB (Spanish, PDF 329.31 KB)
CMR 431 - Informes de observacion de conducta, Open PDF file, 853.16 KB (Spanish, PDF 853.16 KB)
CMR 460 - Procedimiento de traslado para el Centro de Tratamiento de Massachusetts, Open PDF file, 681.75 KB (Spanish, PDF 681.75 KB)
CMR 465 - Pase de educacion y capacitacion, Open PDF file, 480.84 KB (Spanish, PDF 480.84 KB)
CMR 477 - Programas de pasatiempo (avocation), Open PDF file, 226.57 KB (Spanish, PDF 226.57 KB)
CMR 491 - Reclamaciones de Reclusos, Open PDF file, 157.87 KB (English, PDF 157.87 KB)
CMR 761 - Accesso a dietas terapeuticas y cuidado medico, Open PDF file, 305.52 KB (Spanish, PDF 305.52 KB)

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