Massachusetts § 79A - Certified copies of public and private records
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 79A — Certified copies of public and private records, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 79A. Certified copies of public and private records
Section 79A. Copies of public records, of records described in sections five, seven and sixteen, respectively, of chapter sixty-six ;;;MI;;0000000; , and of records of banks, trust companies, insurance companies and hospitals, whether or not such records or copies are made by the photographic or microphotographic process, shall, when duly certified by the person in charge thereof, be admitted in evidence equally with the originals.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 79A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 79A cover?
Section 79A ("Certified copies of public and private records") 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 § 79A?
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