Massachusetts § 6 - Duration of sittings; adjournments
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 6 — Duration of sittings; adjournments, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6. Duration of sittings; adjournments
Section 6. Regular sittings of the courts for the transaction of civil or criminal business shall commence on the day appointed therefor and end on the day preceding the day appointed for the commencement of the next regular sitting in such county for the transaction of the same kind of business. Such regular sittings may at any time be adjourned from time to time or without day, and such adjournment shall excuse the attendance during the adjournment of all persons required to attend at the sitting, unless expressly notified to attend, but shall not otherwise terminate the sitting.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 6
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 6 cover?
Section 6 ("Duration of sittings; adjournments") 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 § 6?
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