General Laws of Massachusetts (Last Updated: January 16, 2020) |
PART I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT |
TITLE VI. COUNTIES AND COUNTY OFFICERS |
CHAPTER 37. SHERIFFS |
SECTION 13. Powers and duties; requisition of aid
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They may require suitable aid in the execution of their office in a criminal case, in the preservation of the peace, in the apprehending or securing of a person for a breach of the peace and in cases of escape or rescue of persons arrested upon civil process.