Section 18. The Bridgewater state hospital shall be part of the Massachusetts Correctional Institution, Bridgewater. The commissioner, with the approval of the commissioner of mental health, shall appoint a physician as medical director of the Bridgewater state hospital. The medical director shall have the care of the inmates thereof and govern them in accordance with rules and regulations approved by the commissioner.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title XVIII - Prisons, Imprisonment, Paroles and Pardons
Chapter 125 - Correctional Institutions of the Commonwealth
Section 2 - Superintendents and Deputies of Correctional Institutions; Appointment; Bond
Section 4 - Certification of Persons Eligible for Appointment
Section 5 - Vacancy in Office of Superintendent; Acting Superintendent; Bond; Compensation
Section 6 - Treasurers; Appointment; Bond; Duties
Section 7 - Suggestions for Alterations in Commissioner's Rules
Section 10 - Oaths of Officers; Administration
Section 13 - Officers of Correctional Institutions
Section 14 - Superintendent; Powers and Duties
Section 15 - Superintendent and Deputies; Residences
Section 17 - Burial of Female Prisoners
Section 18 - Bridgewater State Hospital; Medical Director
Section 19 - Massachusetts Correctional Institution, Bridgewater; Commitment; Alcoholism
Section 20 - Contracts on Account of Correctional Institutions; Suits; Referees