Massachusetts § 34B - Review of contempt order prior to order of confinement
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 34B — Review of contempt order prior to order of confinement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34B. Review of contempt order prior to order of confinement
Section 34B. A judge of the probate court who has found a party to be in civil or criminal contempt for failure to obey any order or judgment of the probate court relative to support of a spouse or children or relative to the custody of children shall, before ordering such person to be confined in a jail, review such order or judgment to determine that such order or judgment was issued by a court of competent jurisdiction and was not obtained by fraud.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 34B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 34B cover?
Section 34B ("Review of contempt order prior to order of confinement") 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 § 34B?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 34B" (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 § 34B apply to my situation?
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