Massachusetts § 97B - Treaties; transfer of prisoners to other countries
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 97B — Treaties; transfer of prisoners to other countries, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 97B. Treaties; transfer of prisoners to other countries
Section 97B. If a treaty in effect between the United States and a foreign country provides for the transfer or exchange of a prisoner to the country of which said prisoner is a citizen or national, the commissioner may, with the written consent of such prisoner, subject to the approval of the governor, and in accordance with the terms of such treaty, consent to the transfer or exchange of any such prisoner and take any other action necessary to initiate the participation of the commonwealth in such treaty.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 97B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 97B cover?
Section 97B ("Treaties; transfer of prisoners to other countries") 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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