Prohibition against Requiring an Individual to Provide His or Her Own CORI

A person or entity is prohibited from requesting or requiring an individual to provide a copy of his or her own CORI, except as authorized by M.G.L. c. 6, § 172. As provided in M.G.L. c. 6, §§ 172(d), 177, and 178, a violation of this provision may subject the violator to civil liability and may constitute a crime punishable by fine or imprisonment. Therefore, in addition to its own investigation and imposition of civil penalties through the CRRB pursuant to 803 CMR 2.27 and 2.28, DCJIS may also refer a violation of 803 CMR 2.10 to a law enforcement agency or district attorney’s office for investigation or potential criminal prosecution.