Massachusetts § 97A - Transfer of state prisoners to federal institutions; reciprocal agreements
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 97A — Transfer of state prisoners to federal institutions; reciprocal agreements, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 97A. Transfer of state prisoners to federal institutions; reciprocal agreements
Section 97A. The commissioner may, with the approval of the appropriate officials of the federal government, transfer any prisoner sentenced to state prison to any available or appropriate correctional institution maintained and supervised by the federal government within the confines of continental United States. The commissioner may, subject to the approval of the governor, enter into reciprocal agreements, contracts or other mutual plans to accomplish such transfers.
Prisoners so removed shall be subject to the terms of their original sentences to the state prison and to the provisions of law governing discharge and parole from the correctional institutions of the commonwealth.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 97A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 97A cover?
Section 97A ("Transfer of state prisoners to federal institutions; reciprocal agreements") 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 § 97A?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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