Massachusetts § 88 - Stolen articles; detention; producing in court
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§ 88. Stolen articles; detention; producing in court
Section 88. If it appears to any of the officers mentioned in the preceding section that any articles which have been pledged under section eighty-six have been stolen, he may give written notice to the pledgee to hold such articles, and they shall thereafter be held by the pledgee for sixty days unless said notice shall be recalled in writing by the officer giving it, and be subject to inspection and examination at all reasonable times; and they shall be produced, upon notice or summons by the district attorney or other prosecuting officer, before any court or grand jury if the question of the larceny of the same is under investigation, and said pledgee shall not be liable in damages or otherwise on account of such detention.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 88
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 88 cover?
Section 88 ("Stolen articles; detention; producing in court") 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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