Massachusetts General Laws
Title III - Domestic Relations
Chapter 209a - Abuse Prevention

Section 1 - Definitions - Section 1. As used in this chapter the following words...

Section 2 - Venue - Section 2. Proceedings under this chapter shall be filed, heard...

Section 3 - Remedies; Period of Relief - Section 3. A person suffering from abuse from an adult...

Section 3a - Nature of Proceedings and Availability of Other Criminal Proceedings; Information Required to Be Given to Complainant Upon Filing - Section 3A. Upon the filing of a complaint under this...

Section 3b - Order for Suspension and Surrender of Firearms License; Surrender of Firearms; Petition for Review; Hearing - Section 3B. Upon issuance of a temporary or emergency order...

Section 3c - Continuation or Modification of Order for Surrender or Suspension - Section 3C. Upon the continuation or modification of an order...

Section 3d - Transmission of Report Containing Defendant's Name and Identifying Information and Statement Describing Defendant's Alleged Conduct and Relationship to Plaintiff to Department of Criminal Justice Information Services Upon Order for Suspe... - Section 3D. Upon an order for suspension or surrender issued...

Section 4 - Temporary Orders; Notice; Hearing - Section 4. Upon the filing of a complaint under this...

Section 5 - Granting of Relief When Court Closed; Certification - Section 5. When the court is closed for business or...

Section 5a - Protection Order Issued by Another Jurisdiction; Enforcement; Filing; Presumption of Validity - Section 5A. Any protection order issued by another jurisdiction, as...

Section 6 - Powers of Police - Section 6. Whenever any law officer has reason to believe...

Section 7 - Abuse Prevention Orders; Domestic Violence Record Search; Service of Order; Enforcement; Violations - Section 7. When considering a complaint filed under this chapter,...

Section 8 - Confidentiality of Records - Section 8. The records of cases arising out of an...

Section 9 - Form of Complaint; Promulgation - Section 9. The administrative justices of the superior court, probate...

Section 10 - Assessments Against Persons Referred to Certified Batterers' Treatment Program as Condition of Probation - Section 10. The court shall impose an assessment of three...

Section 11 - Possession, Care and Control of Domesticated Animal Owned by Persons Involved in Certain Protective Orders; Notice to Law Enforcement Upon Finding of Imminent Threat to Household Member or Animal - Section 11. (a) Whenever the court issues a temporary or...