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Mass. General Laws c.258B

Rights of victims and witnesses of crime

This page links to an unofficial version of each section of G.L. c. 258B. Please note that sections that appear missing have been either reserved for future use or repealed.

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§ 1 Definitions 
§ 2 Eligibility of victim for services 
§ 3 Rights afforded victims, witnesses or family members 
§ 4 Victim and witness assistance board 

Amended by St.2022, c.126, § 102, effective July 1, 2022

§ 5 Programs created and maintained by district attorneys; services 
§ 6 Program plan 
§ 7 Interagency cooperation 
§ 8 Assessments imposed by court 

Amended by St.2018, c. 69, § 112, effective April 13, 2018

§ 9 Deposit of assessments 
§ 10 Construction 
§ 11 Duration of rights and duties 
§ 12 Assurance of rights; assistance by criminal justice agencies 
§ 13 Failure to provide rights, privileges, or notice to victim; no grounds for appeal of or objection to conviction 

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