Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part IV, Title II, Criminal Procedure
Mass. Gen. Laws (Crim. Proc.) § 275:11: Failure to prosecute appeal; recognizance remaining in force
What this law says, in plain English
If an appellant fails to pursue an appeal of a recognizance order, the recognizance remains valid and enforceable for any breach, and may secure prosecution expenses the court orders the appellant to pay.
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