Massachusetts § 22 - Orders; applicability of Secs. 1 to 10 of this chapter
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 22 — Orders; applicability of Secs. 1 to 10 of this chapter, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22. Orders; applicability of Secs. 1 to 10 of this chapter
Section 22. Before trial, with the consent of the defendant, or after entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or after conviction, the court may make for the benefit of such destitute parent orders similar to those provided by section five; and the practice established by the first ten sections of this chapter shall, so far as applicable, apply to proceedings under this and the two preceding sections.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 22
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 22 cover?
Section 22 ("Orders; applicability of Secs. 1 to 10 of this chapter") 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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