Massachusetts § 9 - Houses of correction yards; fences
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 9 — Houses of correction yards; fences, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9. Houses of correction yards; fences
Section 9. The yards shall be of sufficient extent for the convenient employment of the persons confined therein, and shall be enclosed by fences of sufficient height and strength to prevent escapes and to prevent all persons who are without from access to or communication with any person confined therein. If such house of correction is not provided, the jail or a part thereof may be used for that purpose; but if so used it shall be provided with a sufficient yard, so enclosed.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 9
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 9 cover?
Section 9 ("Houses of correction yards; fences") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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