Right to Submit Documentary Evidence during the Recommendation Process

(1) Notification. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 6, § 178L(1)(a), the Board shall notify the sex offender of the sex offender's right to submit documentary evidence relative to their duty to register, risk of re-offense, and degree of dangerousness posed to the public. Any documents submitted by the offender shall become part of their classification file. The offender shall submit any documentary evidence to the Board within 30 calendar days of receiving the Board's notification. (2) Extending the Time to Respond. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 6, § 178L(1)(a), the Board may extend the timeframe for a sex offender to submit documentary evidence. The sex offender shall send a written request to the Board seeking an extension. In evaluating the request, the Board may consider such claims as insufficient notification, the offender's inability to secure records or documents from a sex offender treatment provider, or other unforeseen circumstances.