Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part IV, Title II, Criminal Procedure

Mass. Gen. Laws (Crim. Proc.) § 276:26: Failure to appear and abide orders as contempt

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A defendant who fails without reasonable cause to appear in court or follow court orders commits contempt of court, punishable by a fine of up to twenty dollars. A warrant may be issued to compel appearance.

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