Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part IV, Title II, Criminal Procedure
Mass. Gen. Laws (Crim. Proc.) § 276:10: Rewards offered by aldermen, selectmen or mayor; determination of claims
What this law says, in plain English
This statute authorizes aldermen, selectmen, or mayors to offer monetary rewards (up to $500–$5,000) to persons who detect, secure arrest, or secure conviction of individuals who commit felonies, make false fire alarms, or attempt to assassinate police officers.
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