Massachusetts § 119 - Hospital confinement as term of sentence
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 119 — Hospital confinement as term of sentence, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 119. Hospital confinement as term of sentence
Section 119. Any prisoner placed in a hospital or medical facility under section one hundred and seventeen, one hundred and seventeen A or one hundred and eighteen shall, during his absence from prison or the jail or house of correction, be considered as in the custody of the officer having charge of the prison, jail or house of correction, and the time of confinement in said hospital or medical facility shall be considered as part of the term of sentence.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 119
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 119 cover?
Section 119 ("Hospital confinement as term of sentence") 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.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 119?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 119" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 119 apply to my situation?
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