Massachusetts § 67 - Warrant for execution of death sentence; return to clerk of court after execution

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 67 — Warrant for execution of death sentence; return to clerk of court after execution, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 67. Warrant for execution of death sentence; return to clerk of court after execution

Section 67. When the superintendent has executed the sentence of death upon a prisoner in obedience to a warrant from the court, he shall forthwith make return thereof under his hand, with the doings thereon, to the office of the clerk of said court.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 67 cover?

Section 67 ("Warrant for execution of death sentence; return to clerk of court after execution") 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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