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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 278, § 16B (2026)

Exclusion of public from trial of criminal proceeding involving husband and wife

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Section 16B. The presiding justice of a district court may exclude the general public from the court room during the trial of any criminal proceeding involving husband and wife.

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Cited in 1 case, 1980–1980 · leading case: Globe Newspaper Co. v. Superior Court, 401 N.E.2d 360 (Mass. 1980).
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Globe Newspaper Co. v. Superior Court, 401 N.E.2d 360 (Mass. 1980). · cites it 4× “" Similarly, G.L.c. 278, § 16B, inserted by St. 1949, c.”
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