Massachusetts Chapter 258D — Compensation for Certain Erroneous Felony Convictions

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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 258D, § 1— Erroneous felony conviction claims; class of eligible persons; burden of proof; definitions; right to jury trial; preliminary relief
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 258D, § 2— Compensation for claimants
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 258D, § 3— Commencement of action; manner of proceedings
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 258D, § 4— Service of process; notification; victim's right to testify; evidence; arbitration and settlements
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 258D, § 5— Damages
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 258D, § 6— Costs and attorneys' fees
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 258D, § 7— Expungement or sealing of records; hearings
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 258D, § 8— Limitation on action
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 258D, § 9— Receipt of chapter