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Mass. Bail R. 21

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Rule 21

A bail magistrate shall administer an oath to a defendant admitted to bail, and to each person accepted as surety, that such person will perform the requirements of his recognizance or bond.

Oaths administered in the course of admitting a defendant to bail shall be given with solemnity and dignity.

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www.mass.gov
Retrieved
2026-09-17
Edition
2026-09-16
Content hash
9b3aae024431f424b06b8219d978197e5dac0b6f8d089681a66783aeb833b338
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