Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 125 - Correctional Institutions of the Commonwealth
Section 10 - Oaths of Officers; Administration

Section 10. All officers of such institutions, before entering upon the performance of their official duties, shall take and subscribe the following oaths:—''I, A.B., do solemnly swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the commonwealth of Massachusetts, and will support the constitution thereof. So help me, God.'' ''I, A.B., do solemnly swear that I will obey the lawful orders of all my superior officers. So help me, God.'' ''I, A.B., do solemnly swear and affirm that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all duties incumbent on me in the office to which I have been appointed according to the best of my abilities and understanding, agreeably to the requirements of the constitution, the laws of the commonwealth, and the rules provided in accordance with law for the government of the correctional institutions of the commonwealth. So help me, God.'' The oath may be administered by any officer authorized by law to administer oaths, and a record thereof shall be in the possession of the principal officer of the appropriate institution.

Structure Massachusetts General Laws

Massachusetts General Laws

Part I - Administration of the Government

Title XVIII - Prisons, Imprisonment, Paroles and Pardons

Chapter 125 - Correctional Institutions of the Commonwealth

Section 1 - Definitions

Section 2 - Superintendents and Deputies of Correctional Institutions; Appointment; Bond

Section 3 - Officers and Employees of Institutions; Appointment; Duties of Correction Officer or Correctional Program Officer

Section 4 - Certification of Persons Eligible for Appointment

Section 5 - Vacancy in Office of Superintendent; Acting Superintendent; Bond; Compensation

Section 6 - Treasurers; Appointment; Bond; Duties

Section 7 - Suggestions for Alterations in Commissioner's Rules

Section 8 - Uniforms

Section 9 - Training Academy for Officers; Appointment of Trainees; Provisional and Permanent Appointment as Officers; Probationary Period; Tenure and Benefits; Restriction

Section 10 - Oaths of Officers; Administration

Section 11 - Maintenance of Correctional Institutions; Expenses in Maintaining United States Prisoners

Section 12 - Holding Prisoners in Accordance With Sentences or Orders of Courts; Personal Property; Receipt

Section 13 - Officers of Correctional Institutions

Section 14 - Superintendent; Powers and Duties

Section 15 - Superintendent and Deputies; Residences

Section 16 - Female Prisoners; Commitment to Designated Facilities; Alcohol Treatment Facility; Separate Awaiting Trial Unit

Section 17 - Burial of Female Prisoners

Section 18 - Bridgewater State Hospital; Medical Director

Section 19 - Massachusetts Correctional Institution, Bridgewater; Commitment; Alcoholism

Section 20 - Contracts on Account of Correctional Institutions; Suits; Referees

Section 21 - Bills for Supplies and Services