Scheduling of Preliminary Revocation Hearing

(1) Within 15 days after service of a warrant for temporary custody or the lodging thereof as a detainer, the Parole Board shall afford the parolee a preliminary revocation hearing, unless otherwise postponed under 120 CMR 303.07 or waived under 120 CMR 303.08, or unless no preliminary hearing is required by law. See 120 CMR 303.09. The time limitations contained in 120 CMR 303.05 will apply to parolees incarcerated outside of Massachusetts. (2) The preliminary revocation hearing is held at the place of incarceration or in the community as provided by 120 CMR 303.03. (3) Where the parolee is not incarcerated the preliminary parole revocation hearing is held at the time and place indicated on the hearing notice issued pursuant to 120 CMR 303.03. Where the parolee fails to appear, the parole officer will file a supplemental parole violation report charging the parolee with failing to obey a direct order of the Parole Board and with absconding from supervision if such further charges are warranted after investigation.