Massachusetts § 3A - Motion of district attorney for sentence
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 3A — Motion of district attorney for sentence, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3A. Motion of district attorney for sentence
Section 3A. Not later than seven days after a plea of guilty or after a verdict of guilty and in any event before adjournment of the sitting at which such plea or verdict has been taken and recorded in a case of felony wherein no question of law has been reported for decision by the supreme judicial court, the district attorney shall move for sentence; provided, that nothing herein shall preclude the district attorney from again making such a motion in any case where the imposition of sentence is delayed under section forty-seven.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 3A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 3A cover?
Section 3A ("Motion of district attorney for sentence") 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 § 3A?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 3A" (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 § 3A apply to my situation?
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