Massachusetts § 62 - Crime committed in commonwealth resulting in death outside commonwealth; venue
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 62 — Crime committed in commonwealth resulting in death outside commonwealth; venue, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 62. Crime committed in commonwealth resulting in death outside commonwealth; venue
Section 62. If a mortal wound is given, or if other violence or injury is inflicted, or if poison is administered, in any county of the commonwealth, by means whereof death ensues without the commonwealth, the homicide may be prosecuted and punished in the county where the act was committed.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 62
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 62 cover?
Section 62 ("Crime committed in commonwealth resulting in death outside commonwealth; venue") 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.
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