Section 9. The court or justice shall require such witnesses as may be necessary to support the complaint to recognize for their appearance at the jury session.
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