Massachusetts § 10B - Proceedings after arrest made in commonwealth by an officer of another state
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 10B — Proceedings after arrest made in commonwealth by an officer of another state, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10B. Proceedings after arrest made in commonwealth by an officer of another state
Section 10B. If an arrest is made in this commonwealth by an officer of another state in accordance with the provisions of the preceding section he shall without unnecessary delay take the person arrested before a justice, associate justice or special justice of a court of record in the county in which the arrest was made, who shall conduct a hearing for the purpose of determining the lawfulness of the arrest. If such justice, associate justice or special justice determines that the arrest was lawful he shall commit the person arrested to await for a reasonable time the issuance of a rendition warrant by the governor of the state from which he fled. If such justice, associate justice or special justice determines that the arrest was unlawful he shall discharge the person arrested.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 10B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 10B cover?
Section 10B ("Proceedings after arrest made in commonwealth by an officer of another state") 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 § 10B?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 10B" (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 § 10B apply to my situation?
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