Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part IV, Title II, Criminal Procedure
Mass. Gen. Laws (Crim. Proc.) § 276A:11: Continuance for veterans, persons on active service in the armed forces or persons with history of military service for assessment and advisement by state or federal agency having knowledge and experience in veterans affairs
What this law says, in plain English
Courts may grant military veterans and active service members a 14-day continuance at arraignment to obtain veterans affairs assessments and mental health evaluations to inform sentencing or diversion eligibility.
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