Massachusetts § 98H - Settlement agreements for professional misconduct by law enforcement officer; nondisclosure, non-disparagement or similar clauses
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§ 98H. Settlement agreements for professional misconduct by law enforcement officer; nondisclosure, non-disparagement or similar clauses
Section 98H. An agreement by a law enforcement agency, as defined in section 1 of chapter 6E, to settle a complaint of professional misconduct by a law enforcement officer, as defined in said section 1 of said chapter 6E, shall not include a nondisclosure, non-disparagement or other similar clause in a settlement agreement between the law enforcement agency and a complainant unless the complainant requests such provision in writing.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 98H
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 98H cover?
Section 98H ("Settlement agreements for professional misconduct by law enforcement officer; nondisclosure, non-disparagement or similar clauses") 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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