Massachusetts § 143G - Persons detained for possible violation of Sec. 143F; defense to false imprisonment or false arrest action
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 143G — Persons detained for possible violation of Sec. 143F; defense to false imprisonment or false arrest action, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 143G. Persons detained for possible violation of Sec. 143F; defense to false imprisonment or false arrest action
Section 143G. In an action for false arrest or false imprisonment brought by any person, by reason of having been detained for questioning or awaiting the arrival of law enforcement, on or in the immediate vicinity of a motion picture theater, if such person was detained in a reasonable manner and for not more than a reasonable length of time by a person authorized to make arrests or by the owner or his agent or servant authorized for such purpose and if there were reasonable grounds to believe that the person so detained was committing or attempting to commit any violation of section 143F, it shall be a defense to such action.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 143G
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 143G cover?
Section 143G ("Persons detained for possible violation of Sec. 143F; defense to false imprisonment or false arrest action") 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 § 143G?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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