103 CMR 431.08
Restrictions Prior to Hearing
(1) Where necessaryto maintain the good order of the institution or to protect the safetyofresidents
or staff, the resident may be restricted pursuant to the provision of 103 CMR 431.08, either pending
investigation of an incident or after the issuance of an O.B.R.
(2) Placement of the resident in the Minimum Privilege Unit pending investigation shall be in
accordance with the provisions ofMassachusettsTreatmentCenter423.08(2)(b) and prior to a B.R.C
hearing shall be in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts Treatment Center 423.08(2)(a).
(3) The Shift Commander may authorize placing a resident on restriction (room, unit, program, etc.)
pending investigation or after the issuance ofanO.B.R. Anyrestrictions imposed on the resident shall
be noted on the O.B.R., or if pending investigation, upon an incident report. The Superintendent or
designee will review daily each resident so restricted and remove or modify such restrictions as
appropriate.