Massachusetts § 7 - Property taken by police officers from persons under arrest; disposition
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 7 — Property taken by police officers from persons under arrest; disposition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7. Property taken by police officers from persons under arrest; disposition
Section 7. If property which has been stolen, lost, abandoned or taken from a person under arrest comes into the possession of a member of the police department of a city by virtue of his office, he shall deliver the same to the officer or member of the department designated by the rules thereof, and shall thereupon be relieved from further responsibility therefor. The officer or member to whom such property is so delivered shall give notice as provided in section one of chapter one hundred and thirty-four. The word ''city'' as used in this and the four following sections shall include town.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 7
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 7 cover?
Section 7 ("Property taken by police officers from persons under arrest; disposition") 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 § 7?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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