Massachusetts § 151D - Chairman of parole board as compact administrator and state commissioner; appointment of state council
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 151D — Chairman of parole board as compact administrator and state commissioner; appointment of state council, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 151D. Chairman of parole board as compact administrator and state commissioner; appointment of state council
Section 151D. The chairman of the parole board, or his designee, shall serve as the compact administrator and as the state's commissioner on the interstate compact commission. The Massachusetts state council shall be appointed by the compact administrator. The state council shall be comprised of 5 members whose term of office shall be for 4 years. The state council shall meet at least twice a year. The state council may advise the compact administrator or his designee on participation in the interstate commissioner activities and administration of the compact. The state council's membership shall include at least 1 representative from the legislative, judicial and executive branches of government and victims' groups.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 151D
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 151D cover?
Section 151D ("Chairman of parole board as compact administrator and state commissioner; appointment of state council") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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