Massachusetts § 98A - Arrest on fresh and continued pursuit
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 98A — Arrest on fresh and continued pursuit, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 98A. Arrest on fresh and continued pursuit
Section 98A. A police officer of a city or town who is empowered to make arrests within a city or town may, on fresh and continued pursuit, exercise such authority in any other city or town for any offence committed in his presence within his jurisdiction for which he would have the right to arrest within his jurisdiction without a warrant. Said officer may return any person so arrested to the jurisdiction wherein said offence was committed. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed as limiting the powers of a police officer to make arrests and in so far as possible this section shall be deemed to be declaratory of the common law of the commonwealth.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 98A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 98A cover?
Section 98A ("Arrest on fresh and continued pursuit") 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 § 98A?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 98A" (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 § 98A apply to my situation?
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