Massachusetts Chapter 276A — District Court Pretrial Diversion of Selected Offenders

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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 276A, § 1— Definitions
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 276A, § 2— Jurisdiction of court
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 276A, § 3— Screening of defendants; continuance
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 276A, § 4— Inapplicability of chapter to certain persons; exceptions
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 276A, § 5— Assessment report; recommendations; final determination; stay of criminal proceedings
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 276A, § 6— Violations by defendant; hearing; termination of stay
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 276A, § 7— Expiration of stay or continuance; report of successful completion or recommendation of extension
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 276A, § 10— Diversion of veterans, persons on active service in the armed forces or persons with history of military service
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 276A, § 11— Continuance for veterans, persons on active service in the armed forces or persons with history of military service for assessment and advisement by state or federal agency having knowledge and experience in veterans affairs
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 276A, § 12— Discretionary authority to divert offender not limited by this chapter or Chapter 276B