Massachusetts § 13 - Powers; administration of oaths; punishment for contempt
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 13 — Powers; administration of oaths; punishment for contempt, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13. Powers; administration of oaths; punishment for contempt
Section 13. When in session, the commissioners may administer oaths to witnesses and punish disorderly conduct which interrupts their meeting or is an open and direct contempt of their authority or persons by a fine of not more than five dollars or by confinement in the custody of the sheriff, a deputy sheriff or constable for not more than twelve hours.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 13 cover?
Section 13 ("Powers; administration of oaths; punishment for contempt") 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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