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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 127, § 32 (2026)

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Section 32. The superintendents of the institutions under the supervision of the department of correction shall treat the prisoners with the kindness which their obedience, industry and good conduct merit.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 27 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1969–2025 · leading case: Blaney v. Comm'r of Corr., 372 N.E.2d 770 (Mass. 1978).

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Blaney v. Comm'r of Corr., 372 N.E.2d 770 (Mass. 1978). · cites it 4× “Relying on G. L. c. 127, § 32, 2 and expressly not reaching any constitutional question, the special master concluded that all prisoners, not guilty of disciplinary infractions, were entitled to substantial equality of treatment in so far as their special circumstances permitted.”

Torres v. Comm'r of Corr., 427 Mass. 611 (Mass. 1998). · cites it 3× “26; and (4) the conditions present in the DDU do not violate G. L. c. 127, §§ 32, 39. For the reasons set forth below, we reject the plaintiffs’ claims and, accordingly, affirm the allowance of summary judgment.”

Hastings v. Comm'r of Corr., 424 Mass. 46 (Mass. 1997). · cites it 3× “); (2) violated their due process rights under the Federal and State Constitutions; and (3) violated both their statutory rights to equal treatment under G. L. c. 127, § 32 (1994 ed.), and their rights to equal protection under the Federal Constitution.”

LaChance v. Comm'r of Corr., 96 A.L.R. 6th 731 (Mass. 2012). · cites it 2× “00 (1994) (DSU regulations), the defendants had violated his rights under the regulations, his right to due process under the State and Federal Constitutions, and a “right to equal ‘kindness’ ” under G. L. c. 127, § 32. 10 The complaint stated also that, as a protective custody…”

Mallory v. Marshall, 659 F. Supp. 2d 231 (D. Mass. 2009). · cites it 3× “124, § 1 (f), and (3) his right to be treated in accordance with his good conduct under Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 127, § 32 . This matter is presently before the court on the Defendants’ Motion for Summary Judgment (Docket No.”

Rasheed v. Comm'r of Corr., 845 N.E.2d 296 (Mass. 2006). “12, § 11H and 111; and G. L. c. 127, §§32 and 88. Central to each of his claims is the allegation that Rasheed was unlawfully prevented from practicing his Islamic faith by reason of prison policies and regulations regarding meals and the possession of personal and religious…”

Cantell v. Comm'r of Corr., 60 N.E.3d 1149 (Mass. 2016). “§ 1983 ), and the plaintiffs’ statutory right to equal “kindness” pro *749 vided by G. L. c. 127, § 32. The plaintiffs seek declaratory and in-junctive relief to declare and enforce these rights.”

Kenney v. Comm'r of Corr., 468 N.E.2d 616 (Mass. 1984). “III 1979) and G. L. c. 127, § 32, alleging that the defendants had improperly placed him in protective custody in the D.”

Massachusetts Gen. Hosp. v. City of Revere, 434 N.E.2d 185 (Mass. 1982). “See G. L. c. 127, § 32 (prisoners are to be treated with “kindness”); G.”

Devaney v. Hall, 509 F. Supp. 497 (D. Mass. 1981). · cites it 2× “G.L. c. 127, § 32. The defendants moved to dismiss Devaney’s complaint on April 27, 1978.”

'Abdullah v. Sec'y of Pub. Saf., 677 N.E.2d 689 (Mass. App. Ct. 1997). “§ 1983 ($8,400, $1,500, $25,000) are vacated as are the declarations in the judgment.”

Commonwealth v. Wiseman, 249 N.E.2d 610 (Mass. 1969). “See G. L. c. 127, § 32 (as amended through St.”

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