Final Revocation Hearing: General Provisions

(1) The purpose of the final revocation hearing is to determine, whether the parolee violated one or more conditions of parole; if a violation occurred, whether parole status should be finally revoked; and, if parole status is revoked, whether release to the community is appropriate. (2) Where the sentence is a life sentence, the final revocation hearing may be conducted by a panel of Parole Board members, but the case must be referred to the full Board for final vote. (3) Where the sentence is a state prison sentence, the final revocation hearing is conducted by a panel of Parole Board members. (4) Where the sentence is a house of correction sentence, the final revocation hearing is conducted by Parole Board members or another designee pursuant to M.G.L. c. 127, § 134(b).