GENERAL LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS
CHAPTER 125.
CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
Chapter 125, Section 1. Definitions.
Chapter 125, Section 2. Superintendents and deputies of correctional institutions; appointment;
bond.
Chapter 125, Section 3. Appointment of officers and employees of institutions.
Chapter 125, Section 4. Certification by personnel administrator of persons eligible
for appointment.
Chapter 125, Section 5. Vacancy in office of superintendent; acting superintendents; bonds;
compensation.
Chapter 125, Section 6. Treasurers; appointment; bond; duties.
Chapter 125, Section 7. Suggestions for alterations in rules of commissioner; books of accounts.
Chapter 125, Section 8. Uniforms.
Chapter 125, Section 9. Training academy for officers; appointment of trainees; provisional and
permanent appointment as officers; probationary period; tenure and
benefits; restriction.
Chapter 125, Section 10. Oaths of officers; administration.
Chapter 125, Section 11. Maintenance of correctional institutions; expenses in maintaining United
States prisoners.
Chapter 125, Section 12. Holding prisoners in accordance with sentences or orders of courts;
personal property; receipt.
Chapter 125, Section 13. Officers of correctional institutions.
Chapter 125, Section 14. Powers and duties of superintendent.
Chapter 125, Section 15. Residence of superintendent and deputies.
Chapter 125, Section 16. Female prisoners; commitment to designated facilities; alcohol
treatment facility; separate awaiting trial unit.
Chapter 125, Section 17. Burial of female prisoners.
Chapter 125, Section 18. Bridgewater state hospital; medical director.
Chapter 125, Section 19. Massachusetts correctional institution, Bridgewater;
commitment; alcoholism.
Chapter 125, Section 20. Contracts on account of correctional institutions; suits; referees.
Chapter 125, Section 21. Bills for supplies.
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