Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 265 § 41

Current through Chapter 89 of the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 265:41 - Sentences for violations of this chapter; inclusion in record of reasons for non-imposition of sentence of imprisonment

In sentencing a person for a violation of any provision of this chapter, the penalty for which includes imprisonment, a judge sitting in superior court or in a jury of six session who does not impose such sentence of imprisonment shall include in the record of the case specific reasons for not imposing a sentence of imprisonment. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the record of such reasons shall be a public record.

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 265, § 41