Massachusetts § 86H - Public speaking engagements; inmates of state correctional facilities
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 86H — Public speaking engagements; inmates of state correctional facilities, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 86H. Public speaking engagements; inmates of state correctional facilities
Section 86H. The commissioner of correction may permit an inmate to leave a state correctional facility to address a public gathering, provided that the commissioner receives a request in writing from the sponsor of the public gathering desiring such an address, the inmate selected to present the address is recommended by the committee established under the provisions of section forty-nine A, the inmate leaves the correctional facility in the custody of an officer or employee of the department and remains in such custody until returned to the facility by said officer or employee, and the sponsor of the public gathering bears the cost of transportation for the inmate and the officer.
An inmate shall, at all times during his absence from a correctional facility under this section, be considered as in the custody of the officer having charge of the correctional facility, and the time away from the facility shall be considered as part of the term of the sentence.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 86H
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 86H cover?
Section 86H ("Public speaking engagements; inmates of state correctional facilities") 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 § 86H?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 86H" (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 § 86H apply to my situation?
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