Kevin Norris v. Massachusetts Parole Board (SPR 20230641)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records April 14, 2023 SPR23/0641; SPR23/0642 Stacy Book Primary Records Access Officer Massachusetts Parole Board 12 Mercer Road Natick, MA 01760 Dear Ms. Book: I have received the petitions of Kevin Norris appealing the nonresponses of the Massachusetts Parole Board (Board) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). In separate requests, Mr. Norris requested sought certain documents from the Board. On March 10, 2023, Mr. Norris requested the following records: [1] A copy of any and all documents showing the racial breakdown for final revocations for the Worcester region 4 office from January 1, 2019 to January 1, 2021[;] [2] A copy of any document showing the racial breakdown for parolees in Worcester region 4, e.g., how many parolees were under supervision from January 1, 2019 until the present day…[;] [3] A copy of any document showing the racial breakdown for final revocations for the whole parole board (all regional offices) from January 1, 2019 until the present day…[;] [4] A copy of any document showing the racial breakdown for parolees under supervision by the parole board…[.] On March 15, 2023, Mr. Norris requested the following records: [1] A copy of the report/findings of the Department of Justice concerning the Americans with Disabilities act[;] [2] A copy of civil action complaint filed against the parole board by the “DOJ” and/or any other federal agency[;] [3] A copy of any settlement agreement entered into by the parole board with the “DOJ” and/or any other federal agency[.] One Ashburton Place, Room 1719, Boston, Massachusetts 02108 • (617) 727-2832• Fax: (617) 727-5914 sec.state.ma.us/pre • pre@sec.state.ma.us

Stacy Book SPR23/0641; SPR23/0642 Page 2 April 14, 2023 Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Mr. Norris petitioned this office and these appeals, SPR23/0641 and SPR23/0642, were opened as a result. Despite being notified of the opening of these appeals, it remains unclear whether the Board has provided a response. Accordingly, the Board is ordered to provide Mr. Norris with a response to his requests, provided in a manner consistent with this order, the Public Records Law and its Regulations within ten (10) business days. A copy of any such response must be provided to this office. It is preferable to send an electronic copy of this response to this office at pre@sec.state.ma.us. Mr. Norris may appeal the substantive nature of the Board’s response within ninety (90) days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Kevin Norris