Cancellation and Extension of Furloughs

(1) Furloughs may not be extended except by order of the Commissioner or institution Superintendent. A furlough shall only be extended in case of an emergency and the reasons for the extension shall be documented and placed in the institution furlough file within one week of the extension. (2) Furloughs shall be cancelled only by order of the Commissioner or institution Superintendent. When a furlough has been cancelled, the Superintendent or his designee shall take appropriate steps to insure that the inmate is not permitted to temporarily leave the facility on the furlough. The reasons for cancellation shall be documented and placed in the file of the inmate within five working days of the cancellation. (3) Furloughs already in progress may be terminated by the Commissioner or institution Superintendent upon receipt of information that the inmate has violated the terms of 103 CMR 463.00 or for other good cause as determined by the Superintendent or Commissioner.