Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part IV, Title II, Criminal Procedure
Mass. Gen. Laws (Crim. Proc.) § 276:58: Release on personal recognizance or unsecured appearance bond; determination; fees; refusal; petition for review
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes procedures for judges and court officials to determine whether arrested persons may be released on personal recognizance or unsecured bond, and what bail amounts should be set based on specified factors.
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