Massachusetts § 98G - Domestic abuse; police reports
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 98G — Domestic abuse; police reports, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 98G. Domestic abuse; police reports
Section 98G. Any city, town or district police department which requires an investigating police officer to make a report concerning an incident, offense or alleged offense investigated, or any arrest made, on a form provided by the department, shall include on said form a space to indicate whether said incident, offense, alleged offense or arrest involved abuse as defined in section one of chapter two hundred and nine A.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 98G
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 98G cover?
Section 98G ("Domestic abuse; police reports") 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 § 98G?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 98G apply to my situation?
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