Mass. General Laws c.275, § 2

Complaint of threat to commit crime

This is an unofficial version of a Massachusetts General Law.

Updates

Amended by St. 2026, c. 137, § 87, effective July 9, 2026

Section 2

If complaint is made to any such court or justice that a person has threatened to commit a crime against the person or property of another, such court or justice shall examine the complainant and any witnesses who may be produced, on oath, reduce the complaint to writing and cause it to be subscribed, electronically or in person, by the complainant.

Last updated:	July 9, 2026