Massachusetts General Laws

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 248, § 15 (2026)

Causes of imprisonment; examination

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Section 15. After the writ has been returned, the prisoner may deny any of the facts set forth in the statement and may allege any other material facts; and the court or justice shall examine summarily and without delay the causes of the imprisonment or restraint, hear the evidence produced by any persons interested or authorized to appear and dispose of the prisoner as law and justice require, and may adjourn the examination from time to time.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1960–1960 · leading case: Vautier, 164 N.E.2d 317 (Mass. 1960).

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Vautier, 164 N.E.2d 317 (Mass. 1960). “See G. L. c. 248, § 15. 2 “Any person to whom the writ is directed shall receive it, and, upon payment or tender of the charges demandable for its execution, shall make due return thereof within five days after receiving it.”

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