Massachusetts § 83E - Establishment of camps for prisoners prior to release on parole; transfer; training for release
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 83E — Establishment of camps for prisoners prior to release on parole; transfer; training for release, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 83E. Establishment of camps for prisoners prior to release on parole; transfer; training for release
Section 83E. The commissioner is hereby authorized to establish, on land under the control of the department of environmental management and upon sites approved by the commissioner of environmental management, or wherever authorized by the governor and council, camps to which male prisoners may be transferred prior to their release upon parole. The commissioner may transfer to any camp so established any prisoner whose parole has been approved by the parole board unless otherwise recommended by the parole board. Such camp shall provide such training and preparation for release as will best enable the prisoners to attain successful readjustment within the community.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 83E
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 83E cover?
Section 83E ("Establishment of camps for prisoners prior to release on parole; transfer; training for release") 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.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 83E?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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