Massachusetts § 4 - Oaths of jurors
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 4 — Oaths of jurors, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4. Oaths of jurors
Section 4. The following oath shall be administered to the jurors for the trial of all criminal cases which are not capital:
You shall well and truly try the issue between the commonwealth and the defendant, (or the defendants, as the case may be,) according to your evidence; so help you God.
The following oath shall be administered to the jurors for the trial of capital cases:
You shall well and truly try, and true deliverance make, between the commonwealth and the prisoner at the bar, whom you shall have in charge, according to your evidence; so help you God.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 4
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 4 cover?
Section 4 ("Oaths of jurors") 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 § 4?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 4" (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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