Massachusetts § 23B - Accused; statements made while undergoing psychiatric examination; admissibility
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§ 23B. Accused; statements made while undergoing psychiatric examination; admissibility
Section 23B. In the trial of an indictment or complaint for any crime, no statement made by a defendant therein subjected to psychiatric examination pursuant to sections fifteen or sixteen of chapter one hundred and twenty-three for the purposes of such examination or treatment shall be admissible in evidence against him on any issue other than that of his mental condition, nor shall it be admissible in evidence against him on that issue if such statement constitutes a confession of guilt of the crime charged.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 23B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 23B cover?
Section 23B ("Accused; statements made while undergoing psychiatric examination; admissibility") 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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