Section 15. The right to file a motion under this chapter shall not be waived. This prohibition of any waiver includes, but is not limited to, any stated or unstated waiver that is or is alleged to be part of any agreement or understanding related to any plea of guilty or of nolo contendere or to any sentencing or appellate proceeding or to any correctional placement or conditions.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part IV - Crimes, Punishments and Proceedings in Criminal Cases
Title II - Proceedings in Criminal Cases
Chapter 278a - Post Conviction Access to Forensic and Scientific Analysis
Section 4 - Jurisdiction Over Motion; Service of Motion; Response by Prosecuting Attorney
Section 9 - Time for Performing Analysis
Section 11 - Effect of Proceedings on Terms of Sentence Imposed
Section 12 - Disclosure of Analysis Results; Orders to Produce Data, Documents and Notes
Section 13 - Additional Analysis Ordered Upon Inconclusive Findings
Section 14 - Victim Notification