Section 3. If, upon such examination, it is found there is just cause to fear that such crime may be committed, such court or justice shall issue a warrant, reciting the substance of the complaint, and requiring the officer to whom it is directed forthwith to apprehend the person complained of and take him before such justice or some other justice or court having jurisdiction of the cause. Such warrant, if issued by a justice, shall be under his hand.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part IV - Crimes, Punishments and Proceedings in Criminal Cases
Title II - Proceedings in Criminal Cases
Chapter 275 - Proceedings to Prevent Crimes
Section 1 - Justices Keeping Public Peace; Security
Section 2 - Complaint of Threat to Commit Crime
Section 3 - Warrant to Apprehend Accused
Section 4 - Punishment; Recognizance to Keep the Peace
Section 5 - Commitment on Refusal or Neglect to Recognize
Section 6 - Discharge of Accused; Complainant Paying Expenses
Section 7 - Accused Paying Expenses; Commitment
Section 8 - Appeal From Order to Recognize
Section 9 - Witnesses to Recognize for Appearance
Section 10 - Proceedings on Appeal
Section 11 - Failure to Prosecute Appeal; Recognizance Remaining in Force
Section 12 - Discharge From Commitment Upon Giving Security
Section 13 - Recognizance; Breach of Condition
Section 16 - Remission of Portion of Forfeited Penalty
Section 17 - Right of Surety to Surrender Principal; Discharge From Liability; New Recognizance