Massachusetts § 157 - Execution of warrant of pardon; return
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 157 — Execution of warrant of pardon; return, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 157. Execution of warrant of pardon; return
Section 157. If a prisoner is pardoned or his punishment is commuted, the officer to whom the warrant for such purpose is issued shall, as soon as may be after executing it, make return thereof, signed by him, with his doings thereon, to the secretary's office, and shall file in the office of the clerk of the court in which the offender was convicted an attested copy of the warrant and return, and the clerk shall subjoin a brief abstract thereof to the record of the conviction and sentence.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 157
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 157 cover?
Section 157 ("Execution of warrant of pardon; return") 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 § 157?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 157" (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 § 157 apply to my situation?
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