19 sections in this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 38, § 1 Definitions
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Section 1. As used in this chapter, the following words shall, unless the context requires otherwise, have the following meanings:— ''Commission'', to the commission on medicolegal investigation, established by section one hundred and eighty-four of chapter six. ''Office'', the o…
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 38, § 10 Report of findings by court
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Section 10. The court shall report in writing when, where, and by what means the person met his death, the person's name, if known, and all material circumstances attending the death, and the name, if known, of any person whose unlawful act or negligence appears to have contribut…
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 38, § 11 Persons charged with crime; arrest
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Section 11. If a person charged by an inquest report with the commission of a crime is at large, the district court, upon the request of the district attorney, shall forthwith issue process for such person's arrest, returnable before any court or magistrate having jurisdiction.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 38, § 12 Embalming fluid; restriction on use
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Section 12. No embalming fluid, or any substitute therefor, shall be injected into the body of any person whose death is being investigated by the office until authorization from a representative of the office has first been obtained.