107 CMR 1.13
Discovery
(1) The individual or the individual’s authorized representative shall engage in voluntary discovery.
They shall have adequate access to and opportunity for examination and copying of the entire case file
and all other documents used by the Commission
(2) The impartial hearing officer may rule on any disputed requests for discovery.
(3) If the impartial hearing officer finds that the release ofcertaincase records to a individual may be
harmful to the physical or mental health of the individual, the hearing officer may, after informing the
individual of such findings;
(a) grant access to a summary of information from such record to the individual, ifacceptable to
the individual; or
(b) grant access to the record or portion thereof, with appropriate recommendations to the
individual’s parent, guardian or other authorized representative; or
(c) grant access to the individual under the condition that the record is reviewed in the presence
of a physician or licensed psychologist designated and paid by the individual, provided however,
that if the individual is unable to pay for such services, the Commission shall provide the services
of one of its providers or consultants who shall review the record with the individual.