Darius Gibson v. Department of Correction (SPR 20240278)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records February 6, 2024 SPR24/0278 Kate Silvia Communications Director Department of Correction Executive Office of Public Safety and Security 50 Maple Street, Suite 3 Milford, MA 01757 Dear Ms. Silvia: I have received the petition of Darius Gibson appealing the nonresponse of the Department of Correction (Department) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On December 22, 2023, Mr. Gibson requested the following: [1.] All documentation such as emails as to why disciplinary report #495030 was administratively closed [2.] All documentation as to who closed disciplinary report #495030 Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Mr. Gibson petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR24/0278, was opened as a result. Despite being notified of the opening of this appeal, it remains unclear whether the Department has provided a response. Accordingly, the Department is ordered to provide Mr. Gibson with a response to his request, 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 the response to this office at pre@sec.state.ma.us. Mr. Gibson may appeal the substantive nature of the Department’s response within ninety (90) days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). 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

Kate Silvia SPR24/0278 Page 2 February 6, 2024 Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Darius Gibson