§ 1 Department of correction; commissioner; salary; qualifications
§ 2 Deputy commissioners; salary; qualifications; employees
§ 2A Positions in department of correction; educational requirements
§ 4 Parole board; members; appointment and term; chairman; powers and duties; salaries
§ 5 Parole board; powers and duties
§ 7 Special members of parole board
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Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws > Chapter 27 - Department of Correction

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  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.