Massachusetts § 9 - Accidental deaths; public conveyances; transcript of inquest
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 9 — Accidental deaths; public conveyances; transcript of inquest, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9. Accidental deaths; public conveyances; transcript of inquest
Section 9. If the court determines that the inquest relates to an accidental death upon a conveyance regulated by the department of telecommunications and energy, the court shall cause a transcript of the inquest proceedings, after review and written approval by the court, and the bill for such transcript, to be forwarded to said department within thirty days after the closing of the inquest proceedings, and, when made, a copy of the court's report on the inquest.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 9
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 9 cover?
Section 9 ("Accidental deaths; public conveyances; transcript of inquest") 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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