Darius Gibson v. Department of Correction (SPR 20240669)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records March 15, 2024 SPR24/0669 Kate Silvia Director of Communications Massachusetts Department of Correction 50 Maple Street Milford, MA 01757 Dear Ms. Silvia: I have received the petition of Darius Gibson appealing the nonresponse of the Massachusetts 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 January 3, 2024, Mr. Gibson requested: [1.] Documentation as to the number of years [an identified Department employee]… has been employed by [the Department;] [2.] Documentation as to the number of complaints that have been made against [an identified Department employee;] [3.] Redacted copies of all complaints except the ones made by myself against [an identified Department employee;] [4.] Documentation as to the number of civil actions [an identified Department employee] has won at trial[;] [5.] Documentation as to the number of civil actions [an identified Department employee] has been assigned to[;] [6.] Documentation as to the number of civil actions [an identified Department employee] has been assigned to that resulted in a settlement[.] Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Mr. Gibson petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR24/0669, 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 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 SPR24/0669 Page 2 March 15, 2024 response within ninety (90) days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Darius Gibson