Massachusetts § 129B - Confinement while awaiting trial; reduction of sentence
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 129B — Confinement while awaiting trial; reduction of sentence, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 129B. Confinement while awaiting trial; reduction of sentence
Section 129B. The sentence of any prisoner in any correctional institution of the commonwealth or in any house of correction or jail, who was held in custody awaiting trial shall be reduced by the number of days spent by him in confinement prior to such sentence and while awaiting trial, unless the court in imposing such sentence had already deducted therefrom the time during which such prisoner had been confined while awaiting trial.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 129B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 129B cover?
Section 129B ("Confinement while awaiting trial; reduction of sentence") 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 § 129B?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 129B apply to my situation?
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