Massachusetts § 68 - Issuance of subpoenas by attorney general and district attorneys
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 68 — Issuance of subpoenas by attorney general and district attorneys, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 68. Issuance of subpoenas by attorney general and district attorneys
Section 68. The attorney general and district attorneys may issue subpoenas under their hands for witnesses to appear and testify on behalf of the commonwealth, and such subpoenas shall have the same force, and be obeyed in the same manner, and under the same penalties, in case of default, as if issued by the clerk of the court.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 68
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 68 cover?
Section 68 ("Issuance of subpoenas by attorney general and district attorneys") 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 § 68?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 68" (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 § 68 apply to my situation?
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