General Provisions

(1) Scope. The procedures and standards set forth in 515 CMR 4.00 shall apply to indemnification by the Commonwealth of public safety employees for private legal fees arising out of any claim, action, award, compromise or settlement, or judgment resulting from any alleged intentional tort or alleged violation of the civil rights of any person to which the provisions of M.G.L. c. 258, § 9A apply. (2) Authority. 515 CMR 4.00 is jointly promulgated by the Executive Office for Administration and Finance and by the Department of State Police, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 7, § 4 and c. 22C § 3. (3) Definitions. Public Safety Employee. A member of the state police or a state employee represented by state bargaining unit five. Public Safety Employee’s Employer. The state agency for which he or she works.