Massachusetts General Laws

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 266, § 60B (2026)

Venue for charge and prosecution of crimes committed in different counties or territorial jurisdiction of different courts

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Section 60B. Crimes committed in different counties or the territorial jurisdiction of different courts in violation of this chapter, if the crimes may be joined for trial under the Massachusetts Rules of Criminal Procedure but for venue and jurisdiction, may be charged and prosecuted in any court having jurisdiction of at least 1 of the crimes.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1998–2018 · leading case: Commonwealth v. Childs, 110 N.E.3d 477 (Mass. App. Ct. 2018).
Commonwealth v. Childs, 110 N.E.3d 477 (Mass. App. Ct. 2018). “G. L. c. 266, § 60B. This case suggests consideration might be given to whether a similar mechanism should exist for crimes against the person.”
Commonwealth v. Sutton, 9 Mass. L. Rptr. 337 (Mass. Super. Ct. 1998). “89, §4a and 2) receiving stolen property valued under $250, pursuant G.L.c. 266, §60B. The application for complaint described the property as a carton of Newport cigarettes and cash, all valued under $250.”
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