Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part IV, Title II, Criminal Procedure
Mass. Gen. Laws (Crim. Proc.) § 276:47: Sureties with recognizance
What this law says, in plain English
A court may require a witness to post a recognizance with sureties if the court believes the witness may not appear in court, provided the witness has a hearing where they can present arguments and be represented by counsel.
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