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Mass. Bail R. 21
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
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