Postponement of Rescission Hearing

(1) The inmate may request postponement of the rescission hearing until the next available docket for any of the following reasons: (a) in order to obtain representation; (b) in order to secure the attendance of witnesses; (c) in order to properly prepare for the hearing; or (d) in order to resolve pending criminal or disciplinary charges. (2) The rescission hearing panel may postpone the rescission hearing until the next available docket for reasons including, but not limited to: (MA REG. # 1330, Dated 1-13-17) (a) the inmate did not receive proper notice; (b) the rescission hearing panel has insufficient information upon which to conduct a meaningful hearing; (c) to obtain the services of an interpreter; or (d) the inmate is absent or unavailable, or where circumstances prevent the appearance of the parole hearing panel. Unavailability includes, but is not limited to, a commitment to Bridgewater State Hospital for observation. Unavailability does not include instances where the parolee causes the absence from the hearing.