Massachusetts § 33A - Credit for days of confinement awaiting and during trial
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 33A — Credit for days of confinement awaiting and during trial, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33A. Credit for days of confinement awaiting and during trial
Section 33A. The court on imposing a sentence of commitment to a correctional institution of the commonwealth, a house of correction, or a jail, shall order that the prisoner be deemed to have served a portion of said sentence, such portion to be the number of days spent by the prisoner in confinement prior to such sentence awaiting and during trial.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 33A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 33A cover?
Section 33A ("Credit for days of confinement awaiting and during trial") 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 § 33A?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 33A apply to my situation?
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