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

Mass. Gen. Laws (Crim. Proc.) § 276A:6: Violations by defendant; hearing; termination of stay

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What this law says, in plain English

This statute establishes procedures for monitoring defendants during a stayed proceeding, requiring program directors to report violations and allowing courts to terminate the stay and resume prosecution if violations occur.

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