Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part IV, Title I, Crimes and Punishments

Mass. Gen. Laws (Crimes) § 268:30: Disturbing correctional institutions or jail; attracting attention of, or communicating with, inmates

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A person who willfully disturbs a correctional facility or jail, or communicates with inmates without permission, may be fined up to fifty dollars or imprisoned for up to three months.

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