Massachusetts § 99A - Jury deliberations; overhearing by use of devices
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 99A — Jury deliberations; overhearing by use of devices, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 99A. Jury deliberations; overhearing by use of devices
Section 99A. Whoever secretly overhears, or attempts secretly to overhear or to have any other person overhear the deliberations of a jury by use of a device commonly known as a dictograph or dictaphone, or however otherwise described, or by any similar device or arrangement with intent to procure any information relative to the conduct of such jury or any of its members, shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than five years or by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars, or both.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 99A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 99A cover?
Section 99A ("Jury deliberations; overhearing by use of devices") 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 § 99A?
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