PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS TO BE TREATED AS EQUAL PARENT
Due process and equal protection are absent from the family courts. Every day in family courts across the Commonwealth, children lose one or both parents. The court is causing the Holocaust of American Families. The children are the pawns. The court claims what it is doing is in the best interests of children, but that is not so. The court is doing what will glean the most federal money in the form of bonuses at the end of the year.
Many of the judges were assistant registers and never read a law case in a decade or more. They were simply political appointments. The Commission on Judicial COnduct must be more pro-active in punishing the judges who are remiss. Given that you cannot sue judges, there must be some way to get relief from the wrongs done by incompetent judges.
Discrimination against men is rampant. When child support orders are unreasonable and men cannot meet the payments -- some greater than their weekly pay -- innocent men are found in contempt and sent to jail. When women disobey orders to allow dads to see their children, contempt actions against them are dismissed without hearing. Judges who dismiss Complaints for Contempt without a hearing should themselves be punished.
Fundamental fairness has disappeared. The crimes by the family courts have reached epic proportions. They must stop. Court reform is mandatory! AND IT IS COMING,
WHY ARE THESE JUDGES BREAKING THE LAW
The state gets $1 for every $3 in child support judge’s order and this is why sole custody orders
are common and profitable
CORRUPT JUDGE LIST:
ESSEX FAMILY COURT JUDGE MARY McCAULEY MANZI
ESSEX FAMILY COURT JUDGE PETER C. DIGANGI
ESSEX FAMILY COURT JUDGE JOHN P. CRONIN
MASS APPEALS COURT JUDGE ANDRE A. GELINAS
MASS APPEALS COURT JUDGE ELSPETH B. CYPHER
MASS APPEALS COURT JUDGE JOSEPH A. TRAINOR
ESSEX SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE DIANE M. KOTTMYER
AAA ARBITRATOR GARY D. ALTMAN
ESSEX SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE THOMAS MURTAGH
ESSEX SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE FRANCIS A. McINTYRE
ESSEX SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE DAVID A. LOWY
ESSEX SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE MERITA A. HOPKINS
U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE DOUGLAS P. WOODLOCK
U.S. APPEALS COURT CHIEF JUDGE SANDRA L. LYNCH
U.S. APPEALS COURT JUDGE MICHAEL BOUDIN
U.S. APPEALS COURT JUDGE NORMAN H. STAHL
U.S. APPEALS COURT JUDGE JUAN R. TORRUELLA
U.S. APPEALS COURT JUDGE KERMIT V. LIPEZ
U.S. APPEALS COURT JUDGE JEFFREY R. HOWARD
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The FBI is the lead agency for investigating violations of federal civil rights laws…and we take that responsibility seriously. Specifically, we aggressively investigate and work to prevent hate crime, color of law abuses, human trafficking, and freedom of access to clinic entrances violations—the four top priorities of our civil rights program. We focus on all of these issues in Boston.
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Civil Rights Home
Federal Civil Rights Statutes
Title 18, U.S.C., Section 241 - Conspiracy Against Rights
Title 18, U.S.C., Section 242 - Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law
Title 18, U.S.C., Section 245 - Federally Protected Activities
Title 18, U.S.C., Section 247 - Church Arson Prevention Act of 1996
Title 18, U.S.C., Section 248 - Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act
Title 18, U.S.C., Section 844(h) - Federal Explosives Control Statute
Title 42, U.S.C., Section 3631 - Criminal Interference with Right to Fair Housing
Title 42, U.S.C., Section 14141 - Pattern and Practice
Title 18, U.S.C., Section 241
Conspiracy Against Rights
This statute makes it unlawful for two or more persons to conspire to injure, oppress, threaten, or intimidate any person of any state, territory or district in the free exercise or enjoyment of any right or privilege secured to him/her by the Constitution or the laws of the United States, (or because of his/her having exercised the same).
It further makes it unlawful for two or more persons to go in disguise on the highway or on the premises of another with the intent to prevent or hinder his/her free exercise or enjoyment of any rights so secured.
Punishment varies from a fine or imprisonment of up to ten years, or both; and if death results, or if such acts include kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned for any term of years, or for life, or may be sentenced to death.
Title 18, U.S.C., Section 242
Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law This statute makes it a crime for any person acting under color of law, statute, ordinance, regulation, or custom to willfully deprive or cause to be deprived from any person those rights, privileges, or immunities secured or protected by the Constitution and laws of the U.S.
This law further prohibits a person acting under color of law, statute, ordinance, regulation or custom to willfully subject or cause to be subjected any person to different punishments, pains, or penalties, than those prescribed for punishment of citizens on account of such person being an alien or by reason of his/her color or race.
Acts under "color of any law" include acts not only done by federal, state, or local officials within the bounds or limits of their lawful authority, but also acts done without and beyond the bounds of their lawful authority; provided that, in order for unlawful acts of any official to be done under "color of any law," the unlawful acts must be done while such official is purporting or pretending to act in the performance of his/her official duties. This definition includes, in addition to law enforcement officials, individuals such as Mayors, Council persons, Judges, Nursing Home Proprietors, Security Guards, etc., persons who are bound by laws, statutes ordinances, or customs.
Punishment varies from a fine or imprisonment of up to one year, or both, and if bodily injury results or if such acts include the use, attempted use, or threatened use of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire shall be fined or imprisoned up to ten years or both, and if death results, or if such acts include kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill, shall be fined under this title, or imprisoned for any term of years or for life, or both, or may be sentenced to death.
Title 18, U.S.C., Section 245
Federally Protected Activities
1) This statute prohibits willful injury, intimidation, or interference, or attempt to do so, by force or threat of force of any person or class of persons because of their activity as:
a) A voter, or person qualifying to vote...;
b) a participant in any benefit, service, privilege, program, facility, or activity provided or administered by the United States;
c) an applicant for federal employment or an employee by the federal government;
d) a juror or prospective juror in federal court; and
e) a participant in any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
2) Prohibits willful injury, intimidation, or interference or attempt to do so, by force or threat of force of any person because of race, color, religion, or national origin and because of his/her activity as:
a) A student or applicant for admission to any public school or public College;
b) a participant in any benefit, service, privilege, program, facility, or activity provided or administered by a state or local government;
c) an applicant for private or state employment, private or state employee; a member or applicant for membership in any labor organization or hiring hall; or an applicant for employment through any employment agency, labor organization or hiring hall;
d) a juror or prospective juror in state court;
e) a traveler or user of any facility of interstate commerce or common carrier; or
f) a patron of any public accommodation, including hotels, motels, restaurants, lunchrooms, bars, gas stations, theaters...or any other establishment which serves the public and which is principally engaged in selling food or beverages for consumption on the premises.
3) Prohibits interference by force or threat of force against any person because he/she is or has been, or in order to intimidate such person or any other person or class of persons from participating or affording others the opportunity or protection to so participate, or lawfully aiding or encouraging other persons to participate in any of the benefits or activities listed in items (1) and (2), above without discrimination as to race, color, religion, or national origin.
Punishment varies from a fine or imprisonment of up to one year, or both, and if bodily injury results or if such acts include the use, attempted use, or threatened use of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire shall be fined or imprisoned up to ten years or both, and if death results or if such acts include kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill, shall be subject to imprisonment for any term of years or for life or may be sentenced to death.
Title 42, U.S.C., Section 14141
Pattern and Practice
This civil statute was a provision within the Crime Control Act of 1994 and makes it unlawful for any governmental authority, or agent thereof, or any person acting on behalf of a governmental authority, to engage in a pattern or practice of conduct by law enforcement officers or by officials or employees of any governmental agency with responsibility for the administration of juvenile justice or the incarceration of juveniles that deprives persons of rights, privileges, or immunities secured or protected by the Constitution or laws of the United States.
Whenever the Attorney General has reasonable cause to believe that a violation has occurred, the Attorney General, for or in the name of the United States, may in a civil action obtain appropriate equitable and declaratory relief to eliminate the pattern or practice.
Types of misconduct covered include, among other things:
1. Excessive Force
2. Discriminatory Harassment
3. False Arrest
4. Coercive Sexual Conduct
5. Unlawful Stops, Searches, or Arrests
Time to let it be known, Father's has had enough, Time to start filing.
Criminal Section
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the differences between a civil and a criminal civil rights violation?
If there is no violence or threat of violence, whom should I contact?
What do I do when my civil rights have been violated, and can I make a complaint on behalf of someone else? Must it be in writing?
Is there a cost involved in making a complaint?
What help can I receive if I am a victim whose civil rights have been violated?
Can a victim receive monetary compensation as the result of a criminal case?
Will the federal government represent me in a lawsuit against the defendant?
Do all federal criminal civil rights violations require racial, religious, or ethnic hatred? If not, what does "color of law" mean?
What is the Criminal Section's role with respect to voting and election crime matters?
Q. What are the differences between a civil and a criminal civil rights violation?
A. A criminal violation requires the use or threat of force. Other distinctions between criminal and civil cases brought by the Government are:
CRIMINAL CIVIL Who is charged: Accused person Usually an organization Standard of proof: Beyond a reasonable doubt Preponderance of evidence Fact finder: Jury Judge Victim: Identified individuals Individuals and/or representatives of a group or class Remedy sought: Prison, fine, restitution, community service Correct policies and practices, relief for individuals Govt's right to appeal: Very limited Yes Criminal cases are investigated and prosecuted differently from civil cases. More and stronger evidence is needed to obtain a criminal conviction than to win a civil suit. Should the defendant be acquitted, the Government has no right of appeal. A federal criminal conviction also requires a unanimous decision by 12 jurors (or by a judge only if the defendant chooses not to have a jury). Civil cases are usually heard by a judge, but occasionally a jury will decide the case. Both criminal and civil cases can be resolved without a trial where both sides agree and with the concurrence of the judge; this is done by a plea agreement in a criminal case and by a consent decree in a civil suit. In criminal cases, judges must use the Federal Sentencing Guidelines in determining the defendant's punishment, whereas judges in civil suits may or may not adopt remedies as recommended by the Government when it wins.
Q. If there is no violence or threat of violence, whom should I contact?
A. If no violence is involved, complaints should be submitted in writing to the Civil Rights Division, where it will be forwarded to the appropriate Section for review. The Division's mailing address is:
Civil Rights Division
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20530
Q. What do I do when my civil rights have been violated, and can I make a complaint on behalf of someone else? Must it be in writing?
A. Individuals may report possible violations on their own or on behalf of others if they have sufficient first-hand information about the incident. The information provided should include names of the victim( s), any witnesses, and the perpetrators (if known), a description of the events, and whether any physical injuries or physical damage were incurred. Complaints in writing are preferred, but there may be circumstances when a telephone complaint is appropriate (especially if there is an immediate danger). The "blue pages" of your local telephone book should have the phone numbers and addresses for the agencies shown below.
Hate crimes:
U.S. Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Criminal Section, PHB
Washington, D.C. 20530
Q. Is there a cost involved in making a complaint?
A. There is NO FEE required to file a complaint.
Q. What help can I receive if I am a victim whose civil rights have been violated?
A. During the course of a federal criminal civil rights investigation, the victim may be eligible to receive compensation and other assistance provided through various local Government and private agencies. Each state has eligibility requirements for receiving compensation, usually requiring that the victim promptly report the incident and cooperate with the police and prosecutors. In general, victims may be compensated for medical and mental health treatment, funerals, lost wages, and crime scene clean-up.
These programs have been established in every state and receive federal grants from a fund consisting of fines paid by convicted defendants nationwide.
Q. Can a victim receive monetary compensation as the result of a criminal case?
A. If a defendant is convicted as the result of a federal criminal civil rights prosecution, the Criminal Section will ask the court to order restitution to be paid to the victim where it is permitted by law and appropriate to the facts of the case.
Q. Will the federal government represent me in a lawsuit against the defendant?
A. The United States Government cannot represent a victim in a civil suit arising out of a criminal civil rights violation. Victims may contact a private attorney to pursue a civil action even if there has been a federal prosecution for the same incident.
Q. Do all federal criminal civil rights violations require racial, religious, or ethnic hatred? If not, what does "color of law" mean?
A. Official misconduct and slavery cases (such as police beatings and migrant worker exploitation) do NOT require that the law enforcement officer or exploiter have acted out of hatred for the victim because of the victim's race, national origin, color, or religion. However, there are several laws that do require that the unlawful acts be based upon such a discriminatory motivation. These include housing and religious interference or acts intended to prevent an individual from enjoying certain federal rights (voting, employment, use of public facilities or access to health care [gender]).
"Color of law" is a legal term used in official misconduct cases. It means that the law enforcement officer acted while abusing the authority given to him or her by reason of his or her employment as a public official.
Q. What is the Criminal Section's role with respect to voting and election crime matters?
A.The Criminal Section investigates and prosecutes matters that involve voter intimidation or suppression schemes that target victims on the basis of race, color, religion or national origin.
42 U.S. Code, Section 1983
Section 1983. Civil action for deprivation of rights
Every person who, under color of any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage, of any State or Territory or the District of Columbia, subjects, or causes to be subjected, any citizen of the United States or other person within the jurisdiction thereof to the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the Constitution and laws, shall be liable to the party injured in an action at law, suit in equity, or other proper proceeding for redress, except that in any action brought against a judicial officer for an act or omission taken in such officer's judicial capacity, injunctive relief shall not be granted unless a declaratory decree was violated or declaratory relief was unavailable. For the purposes of this section, any Act of Congress applicable exclusively to the District of Columbia shall be considered to be a statute of the District of Columbia.
TITLE 18 > PART I > CHAPTER 41 > § 872 § 872.
Extortion by officers or employees of the United States
Whoever, being an officer, or employee of the United States or any department or agency thereof, or representing himself to be or assuming to act as such, under color or pretense of office or employment commits or attempts an act of extortion, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three years, or both; but if the amount so extorted or demanded does not exceed $1,000, he shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. Search this title:
Sec. 1509. Obstruction of court orders
Whoever, by threats or force, willfully prevents, obstructs,
impedes, or interferes with, or willfully attempts to prevent,
obstruct, impede, or interfere with, the due exercise of rights or
the performance of duties under any order, judgment, or decree of a
court of the United States, shall be fined under this title or
imprisoned not more than one year, or both.
No injunctive or other civil relief against the conduct made
criminal by this section shall be denied on the ground that such
conduct is a crime.
Title 18, U.S.C., Section 242
Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law
This statute makes it a crime for any person acting under color of law, statute, ordinance, regulation, or custom to willfully deprive or cause to be deprived from any person those rights, privileges, or immunities secured or protected by the Constitution and laws of the U.S. This law further prohibits a person acting under color of law, statute, ordinance, regulation or custom to willfully subject or cause to be subjected any person to different punishments, pains, or penalties, than those prescribed for punishment of citizens on account of such person being an alien or by reason of his/her color or race. Acts under "color of any law" include acts not only done by federal, state, or local officials within the bounds or limits of their lawful authority, but also acts done without and beyond the bounds of their lawful authority; provided that, in order for unlawful acts of any official to be done under "color of any law," the unlawful acts must be done while such official is purporting or pretending to act in the performance of his/her official duties. This definition includes, in addition to law enforcement officials, individuals such as Mayors, Council persons, Judges, Nursing Home Proprietors, Security Guards, etc., persons who are bound by laws, statutes ordinances, or customs. Punishment varies from a fine or imprisonment of up to one year, or both, and if bodily injury results or if such acts include the use, attempted use, or threatened use of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire shall be fined or imprisoned up to ten years or both, and if death results, or if such acts include kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill, shall be fined under this title, or imprisoned for any term of years or for life, or both, or may be sentenced to death.
18 USC section 1962 Prohibited activities
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person who has received any income derived, directly or indirectly, from a pattern of racketeering activity or through collection of an unlawful debt in which such person has participated as a principal within the meaning of section 2, title 18, United States Code, to use or invest, directly or indirectly, any part of such income, or the proceeds of such income, in acquisition of any interest in, or the establishment or operation of, any enterprise which is engaged in, or the activities of which affect, interstate or foreign commerce. A purchase of securities on the open market for purposes of investment, and without the intention of controlling or participating in the control of the issuer, or of assisting another to do so, shall not be unlawful under this subsection if the securities of the issuer held by the purchaser, the members of his immediate family, and his or their accomplices in any pattern or racketeering activity or the collection of an unlawful debt after such purchase do not amount in the aggregate to one percent of the outstanding securities of any one class, and do not confer, either in law or in fact, the power to elect one or more directors of the issuer. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person through a pattern of racketeering activity or through collection of an unlawful debt to acquire or maintain, directly or indirectly, any interest in or control of any enterprise which is engaged in, or the activities of which affect, interstate or foreign commerce. (c) It shall be unlawful for any person employed by or associated with any enterprise engaged in, or the activities of which affect, interstate or foreign commerce, to conduct or participate, directly or indirectly, in the conduct of such enterprise’s affairs through a pattern of racketeering activity or collection of unlawful debt. (d) It shall be unlawful for any person to conspire to violate any of the provisions of subsection (a), (b), or (c) of this section.
TITLE 18 > PART I > CHAPTER 47 > § 1001 § 1001. Statements or entries generally (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, whoever, in any matter within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the Government of the United States, knowingly and willfully— (1) falsifies, conceals, or covers up by any trick, scheme, or device a material fact; (2) makes any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation; or (3) makes or uses any false writing or document knowing the same to contain any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry; shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years or, if the offense involves international or domestic terrorism (as defined in section 2331), imprisoned not more than 8 years, or both. If the matter relates to an offense under chapter 109A, 109B, 110, or 117, or section 1591, then the term of imprisonment imposed under this section shall be not more than 8 years. (b) Subsection (a) does not apply to a party to a judicial proceeding, or that party’s counsel, for statements, representations, writings or documents submitted by such party or counsel to a judge or magistrate in that proceeding. (c) With respect to any matter within the jurisdiction of the legislative branch, subsection (a) shall apply only to— (1) administrative matters, including a claim for payment, a matter related to the procurement of property or services, personnel or employment practices, or support services, or a document required by law, rule, or regulation to be submitted to the Congress or any office or officer within the legislative branch; or (2) any investigation or review, conducted pursuant to the authority of any committee, subcommittee, commission or office of the Congress, consistent with applicable rules of the House or Senate
Questions for DOR
I would ask if your ex is the DOR client, why are you not the client also. How does DOR determine who is the client?
and how does DOR determine what is in the Commonwealth interest?
15 § 1673. Restriction on garnishment
(a) Maximum allowable garnishment Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section and in section 1675 of this title, the maximum part of the aggregate disposable earnings of an individual for any workweek which is subjected to garnishment may not exceed (1) 25 per centum of his disposable earnings for that week, or (2) the amount by which his disposable earnings for that week exceed thirty times the Federal minimum hourly wage prescribed by section 206 (a)(1) of title 29 in effect at the time the earnings are payable, whichever is less. In the case of earnings for any pay period other than a week, the Secretary of Labor shall by regulation prescribe a multiple of the Federal minimum hourly wage equivalent in effect to that set forth in paragraph (2). (b) Exceptions (1) The restrictions of subsection (a) of this section do not apply in the case of (A) any order for the support of any person issued by a court of competent jurisdiction or in accordance with an administrative procedure, which is established by State law, which affords substantial due process, and which is subject to judicial review. (B) any order of any court of the United States having jurisdiction over cases under chapter 13 of title 11. (C) any debt due for any State or Federal tax. (2) The maximum part of the aggregate disposable earnings of an individual for any workweek which is subject to garnishment to enforce any order for the support of any person shall not exceed— (A) where such individual is supporting his spouse or dependent child (other than a spouse or child with respect to whose support such order is used), 50 per centum of such individual’s disposable earnings for that week; and (B) where such individual is not supporting such a spouse or dependent child described in clause (A), 60 per centum of such individual’s disposable earnings for that week; except that, with respect to the disposable earnings of any individual for any workweek, the 50 per centum specified in clause (A) shall be deemed to be 55 per centum and the 60 per centum specified in clause (B) shall be deemed to be 65 per centum, if and to the extent that such earnings are subject to garnishment to enforce a support order with respect to a period which is prior to the twelve-week period which ends with the beginning of such workweek. (c) Execution or enforcement of garnishment order or process prohibited No court of the United States or any State, and no State (or officer or agency thereof), may make, execute, or enforce any order or process in violation of this section
Chapter 215. PROBATE COURTS
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 215: Section 56A. Investigations
Section 56A. Any judge of a probate court may appoint a guardian ad litem to investigate the facts of any proceeding pending in said court relating to or involving questions as to the care, custody or maintenance of minor children and as to any matter involving domestic relations except those for the investigation of which provision is made by section sixteen of chapter two hundred and eight. Said guardian ad litem shall, before final judgment or decree in such proceeding, report in writing to the court the results of the investigation, and such report shall be open to inspection to all the parties in such proceeding or their attorneys. The compensation shall be fixed by the court and shall be paid by the commonwealth, together with any expense approved by the court, upon certificate by the judge to the state treasurer. The state police, local police and probation officers shall assist the guardian ad litem so appointed, upon his request.
GENERAL LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS CHAPTER 268. CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC JUSTICE.
Chapter 268, Section 1. Perjury.
Chapter 268, Section 1A. Statements containing declaration relative to penalties of perjury; verification; false statements.
Chapter 268, Section 2. Subornation of perjury.
Chapter 268, Section 3. Attempt to procure another to commit perjury.
Chapter 268, Section 4. Testimony creating presumption of perjury; commitment; recognizance; witnesses bound over; notice to district attorney.
Chapter 268, Section 5. Presumption of perjury; papers, books and documents detained for prosecution.
Chapter 268, Section 6. False reports to, or false testimony before, state departments and commissioner; false entries in company books or statements; aiders or abettors.
Chapter 268, Section 6A. False written reports by public officers or employees.
Chapter 268, Section 6B. Process servers; false statements; penalty.
Chapter 268, Section 7--8A. Repealed, 1962, 779, Sec. 3.
Chapter 268, Section 8B. Compulsion or coercion to refuse appointment or promotion.
Chapter 268, Section 9. Repealed, 1962, 779, Sec. 3.
Chapter 268, Section 9A. Public officers or employees; solicitations regarding testimonial dinners.
Chapter 268, Section 10--12. Repealed, 1962, 779, Sec. 3.
Chapter 268, Section 13. Corrupting or attempting to corrupt masters, auditors, jurors, arbitrators, umpires or referees.
Chapter 268, Section 13A. Picketing court, judge, juror, witness or court officer.
Chapter 268, Section 13B. Intimidation of witnesses, jurors and persons furnishing information in connection with criminal proceedings.
Chapter 268, Section 13C. Disruption of court proceedings.
Chapter 268, Section 14. Receipt of gift by juror, arbitrator, umpire, referee, master or auditor.
Chapter 268, Section 14A. Juror discharged from employment.
Chapter 268, Section 14B. Witnesses at criminal proceedings; discharge, etc., from employment.
Chapter 268, Section 15. Aiding escape from a correctional institution or jail; rescue.
Chapter 268, Section 15A. Escape from city or town jails; penalties.
Chapter 268, Section 16. Escape or attempt to escape, or failure to return from temporary release or furlough.
Chapter 268, Section 16A. Repealed, 1973, 1062, Sec. 2.
Chapter 268, Section 17. Aiding escape from officer or person having custody.
Chapter 268, Section 18. Jailer or officer suffering prisoner to escape.
Chapter 268, Section 19. Suffering or consenting to an escape from a penal institution.
Chapter 268, Section 20. Negligently suffering prisoner to escape; refusal to receive prisoner.
Chapter 268, Section 21. Suffering convict to be at large, visited, relieved or comforted.
Chapter 268: Section 21A. Officer or other employee of penal or correctional institution; sexual relations with inmate; punishment
Chapter 268, Section 22. Delay of service of warrants.
Chapter 268, Section 23. Refusal or delay to execute process resulting in escape.
Chapter 268, Section 24. Neglect or refusal to assist officer or watchman.
Chapter 268, Section 25. Refusal or neglect to obey order of justice of the peace to apprehend offender.
Chapter 268, Section 26. Delivering alcoholic beverages to prisoners; possession.
Chapter 268, Section 27. Delivering alcoholic beverages to patients of public institutions; possession.
Chapter 268, Section 28. Delivering drugs or articles to prisoners in correctional institutions or jails; possession.
Chapter 268, Section 29. Delivery, or permission of delivery, by officers, of alcoholic beverages, to prisoners; keeping together prisoners of different sexes or classes.
Chapter 268, Section 30. Disturbing correctional institutions or jail; attracting attention of, or communicating with, inmates.
Chapter 268, Section 31. Delivery or receipt of articles to or from inmates.
Chapter 268, Section 32. Interference or tampering with police or fire signal systems, or motorist highway emergency aid call boxes; false alarms or calls.
Chapter 268, Section 32A. Interference with fire fighting operations.
Chapter 268, Section 32B. Resisting arrest.
Chapter 268, Section 33. Falsely assuming to be justice of the peace or other officers.
Chapter 268, Section 33A. Unlicensed lead paint inspectors.
Chapter 268, Section 34. Disguises to obstruct execution of law, performance of duties, or exercise of rights.
Chapter 268: Section 34A. Furnishing false name or Social Security number to law enforcement officer or official; penalty; restitution
Chapter 268, Section 35. Unauthorized use of town seal; making or possessing badge of town officer.
Chapter 268, Section 36. Compounding or concealing felonies.
Chapter 268, Section 37, 38. Repealed, 1962, 779, Sec. 3.
Chapter 268, Section 39. Perjury; statements alleging motor vehicle theft; penalty; subsequent offenses.
Chapter 268, Section 40. Reports of crimes to law enforcement officials.
http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/gl-268-toc.htm
Violations of constitutional rights
GENERAL LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS CHAPTER 12. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, AND THE DISTRICT ATTORNEYS.
DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. Chapter 12, Section 1. Attorney general; supervision of department; salary; qualifications; term limitation.
Chapter 12, Section 2. Assistants and employees; appointment; duties; compensation; tenure; vacancies.
Chapter 12, Section 2A. Attorney general; disability; filling vacancies.
Chapter 12, Section 2B. Annual personnel report.
Chapter 12, Section 3. Appearances for commonwealth, prosecution or defense; rendering of legal services.
Chapter 12, Section 3A to 3D. Repealed.
Chapter 12, Section 3E. Defense of actions against officers or employees.
Chapter 12, Section 4. Claims of commonwealth; enforcement.
Chapter 12, Section 4A. Acceptance of gifts or grants of money or property.
Chapter 12, Section 5. Civil actions to recover money for commonwealth.
Chapter 12: Section 5A. False claims; definitions.
Chapter 12: Section 5B. False claims; liability.
Chapter 12: Section 5C. Violations under secs. 5B-5O; investigation by attorney general; relators; civil actions.
Chapter 12: Section 5D. Prosecution by attorney general; relator's right to continue as party to action.
Chapter 12: Section 5E. Alternate remedies available to determine civil penalty.
Chapter 12: Section 5F. Payments to relators; limitations.
Chapter 12: Section 5G. Actions brought against governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, treasurer, secretary of state, etc.; limitations.
Chapter 12: Section 5H. Money recovered by commonwealth; false claims prosecution fund.
Chapter 12: Section 5I. Awards of attorney general fees and expenses; awards of costs and attorney fees against relators; liability.
Chapter 12: Section 5J. Employers preventing employees from acting to further false claim actions; liability.
Chapter 12: Section 5K. Limitation of actions; final judgments in criminal proceedings.
Chapter 12: Section 5L. Preponderance of the evidence standard.
Chapter 12: Section 5M. Rules, regulations or guidelines; attorney general.
Chapter 12: Section 5N. Civil investigative demands; attorney general.
Chapter 12: Section 5O. Agency reporting requirements.
Chapter 12, Section 6. Consultation with and giving of advice and assistance to district attorneys.
Chapter 12, Section 6A. Conferences of district attorneys and other officials; notification as to new laws.
Chapter 12, Section 7. Persons intruding on land, property or rights of commonwealth; prosecution.
Chapter 12, Section 8. Due application of charity funds enforced.
Chapter 12, Section 8A. Definitions.
Chapter 12, Section 8B. Division of public charities; duties.
Chapter 12, Section 8C. Director of public charities; designation.
Chapter 12, Section 8D. Employees; appointment and removal.
Chapter 12, Section 8E. Charitable corporations; filing of information; exceptions; penalties; enforcement.
Chapter 12, Section 8F. Annual reports of public charities; financial statements; fees; penalties; enforcement.
Chapter 12, Section 8G. Attorney general as a party; service.
Chapter 12, Section 8H. Investigations by attorney general.
Chapter 12, Section 8I. Compliance with investigations; enforcement; penalties.
Chapter 12, Section 8J. Rules and regulations.
Chapter 12, Section 8K. Gift for public charitable purpose; presumed intention.
Chapter 12, Section 8L. Fiscal records.
Chapter 12, Section 8M. Public records; inspection.
Chapter 12, Section 8N. Fees, costs, penalties and other monies; general fund.
Chapter 12, Section 9. Advice and aid to general court and committees.
Chapter 12, Section 10. Violations of court orders; restraint of trade; institution of investigations and appropriate actions.
Chapter 12, Section 11. Annual report of cases handled.
Chapter 12, Section 11A. Division of civil rights and liberties.
Chapter 12, Section 11B. Board of commissioners on uniform state laws; obscene literature commission.
Chapter 12, Section 11C. Narcotic and harmful drugs; training program for law enforcement officers.
Chapter 12, Section 11D. Division of environmental protection.
Chapter 12, Section 11E. Public utilities; intervention in legal proceedings on behalf of consumers; expenditure of funds.
Chapter 12, Section 11F. Insurance companies; intervention in legal proceedings on behalf of consumers; expenditure of funds.
Chapter 12, Section 11G. Local consumer aid fund; eligibility for assistance.
Chapter 12, Section 11H. Violations of constitutional rights; civil actions by attorney general; venue.
Chapter 12, Section 11I. Violations of constitutional rights; civil actions by aggrieved persons; costs and fees.
Chapter 12, Section 11J. Violations of constitutional rights; temporary restraining orders and injunctions; violations; punishment; vacation of order.
Chapter 12, Section 11K. Division of victim compensation and assistance.
Chapter 12, Section 11L. Unlicensed mental health and unlicensed health professionals; sexual contact with patients or clients; temporary restraining order, injunctions; violation; penalty.
DISTRICT ATTORNEYS. Chapter 12, Section 12. District attorneys; qualifications; election; term; appearances.
Chapter 12, Section 13. Districts for administration of criminal law or defense of civil actions.
Chapter 12, Section 14. Repealed.
Chapter 12, Section 15. Practice of law prohibited; salary.
Chapter 12, Section 16. Salaries of assistant district attorneys.
Chapter 12, Section 17. Repealed.
Chapter 12, Section 18. Appointment of an assistant to district attorney; compensation.
Chapter 12, Section 19. Suffolk district; appointment of messengers and other employees.
Chapter 12, Section 20. Additional legal assistants; tenure; compensation; powers.
Chapter 12, Section 20A. Suffolk and Northern districts; special assistant district attorney, appointment and removal; duties; power; salary.
Chapter 12, Section 20B. Repealed.
Chapter 12, Section 20C. Special assistant district attorneys; appointment, removal and salary; participation in federal demonstration programs.
Chapter 12, Section 20D. District Attorneys Association; executive director.
Chapter 12, Section 21. Suffolk district; police and detective service.
Chapter 12, Section 22. Clerical and stenographic workers.
Chapter 12, Section 23. Payment for traveling expenses; exceptions.
Chapter 12, Section 24. Expenses payable by commonwealth.
Chapter 12, Section 25. Advanced expenses; conditions; vouchers.
Chapter 12, Section 25A. Advance of expenses necessary in performance of duties; limitation; accounting; unexpended balance.
Chapter 12, Section 26. Court appointment of substitute in absence of attorney general and district attorney.
Chapter 12, Section 27. District attorneys; duties; control of attorney general.
Chapter 12, Section 28. Suits on recognizances; discontinuance.
Chapter 12, Section 29. Accounting for fees, bills of costs and money received.
Chapter 12, Section 30. Fees for services in performance of duty; appearance in civil action.
Chapter 12, Section 31. Repealed.
Chapter 12: Section 32. Community based juvenile justice programs; district attorneys.
GENERAL LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS TITLE XV. REGULATION OF TRADE. CHAPTER 93. REGULATION OF TRADE AND CERTAIN ENTERPRISES.
Chapter 93, Section 1. Short title; purpose.
Chapter 93, Section 2. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 3. Jurisdiction.
Chapter 93, Section 4. Restraint of trade or commerce.
Chapter 93, Section 5. Monopolies.
Chapter 93, Section 6. Discouraging competition.
Chapter 93, Section 7. Exemptions.
Chapter 93, Section 8. Investigation by attorney general.
Chapter 93, Section 9. Civil actions by attorney general.
Chapter 93, Section 9A. [There is no 93:9A.]
Chapter 93, Section 9B. False claims against governmental subdivisions.
Chapter 93, Section 10. Knowing intent to injure; punishment; jurisdiction.
Chapter 93, Section 11. Judgment or decree as prima facie evidence; effect on public contracts.
Chapter 93, Section 12. Civil actions; treble damages; attorneys fees; injunction; stay.
Chapter 93, Section 13. Limitations of actions.
Chapter 93, Section 14. Antitrust enforcement fund.
Chapter 93, Section 14A. Effect of law upon consumer protection laws.
FAIR TRADE. Chapter 93, Section 14B--14D. Repealed, 1977, 74, Sec. 1.
UNFAIR SALES. Chapter 93, Section 14E. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 14F. Penalties.
Chapter 93, Section 14G. Advertising or offering to sell or selling at retail or wholesale excepted.
Chapter 93, Section 14H. Injunction; duties of district attorneys.
Chapter 93, Section 14I. Conflict of laws.
Chapter 93, Section 14J. Partial invalidity.
Chapter 93, Section 14K. Citation of secs. 14E—14K.
TRADING STAMP COMPANIES. Chapter 93, Section 14L. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 14M. Distribution and redemption of trading stamps; printing; minimum value.
Chapter 93, Section 14N. Distribution and redemption of trading stamps; conditions precedent.
Chapter 93, Section 14O. New bonds; liability.
Chapter 93, Section 14P. Cessation of business; conditions precedent.
Chapter 93, Section 14Q. Redemption of stamps; defaults; procedure.
Chapter 93, Section 14R. Penalties; jurisdiction.
CREDIT SLIPS. Chapter 93, Section 14S. Redemption of credit slips; time limitation.
SALE OF MINING STOCKS. Chapter 93, Section 15. Publication of statement of financial condition of mining corporation.
Chapter 93, Section 16. False statement filed with commissioner.
Chapter 93, Section 17. Sale of stock with knowledge of false advertisement; penalty.
Chapter 93, Section 18. False statements to stock exchanges; penalty.
Chapter 93, Section 18A. Identification marks; report of type and style; change in identification system.
Chapter 93, Section 18B. Coin operated laundries; notice to consumer of drying times.
CORRESPONDENCE OR TRADE SCHOOLS. Chapter 93, Section 19, 20. Repealed, 1931, 426, Sec. 212.
Chapter 93, Section 20A. Submission of financial information by correspondence or trade school; certification of financial qualification prior to licensure and renewal.
Chapter 93, Section 21. Remedy of pupil defrauded by misrepresentation.
Chapter 93, Section 21A. Private trade school defined; courses of instruction.
Chapter 93, Section 21B. Licensing of private trade school; suspension and revocation of license.
Chapter 93, Section 21C. Review of refusal to grant or renew license or revocation or suspension.
Chapter 93, Section 21D. Repealed, 1977, 826, Sec. 12.
Chapter 93, Section 21E. Licensure of representatives of private trade schools.
Chapter 93, Section 21F. Surety bond; other forms of indemnification.
Chapter 93, Section 21G. Penalties.
Chapter 93, Section 22, 23. Repealed, 1963, 652, Sec. 3.
COLLECTION AGENCIES. Chapter 93, Section 24. Collection agencies; license; bond; regulations.
Chapter 93, Section 24A. Term of license; contents; fee.
Chapter 93, Section 24B. Financial statements and references; investigation; cost.
Chapter 93, Section 24C. Collection of records; investigation; revocation or suspension of license.
Chapter 93, Section 24D. Failure to file annual report with commissioner; penalty.
Chapter 93, Section 25. Amount, form and provisions of bond; applications for renewal.
Chapter 93, Section 26. Sureties; approval; filing; cancellation; notice.
Chapter 93, Section 27. Record of bonds; open to public inspection.
Chapter 93, Section 28. Penalties.
REGULATING CLOSING OUT SALES, SO CALLED, AND SIMILAR TYPES OF SALES. Chapter 93, Section 28A. Removal or termination sales.
Chapter 93, Section 28B. Repealed, 1953, 164, Sec. 2.
Chapter 93, Section 28C. Repealed, 1981, 463, Sec. 2.
Chapter 93, Section 28D. Penalty.
Chapter 93, Section 28E. Jurisdiction of superior court.
Chapter 93, Section 28F. Fire sales; advertising.
OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGNS AND DEVICES WITHIN PUBLIC VIEW. Chapter 93, Section 29. Powers of outdoor advertising board; rules and regulations; permits; hearings.
Chapter 93, Section 29A. Objection to application for permit; hearing; issuance; appeal.
Chapter 93, Section 30. Prohibition of certain billboards; conformance to rules and regulations; application.
Chapter 93, Section 30A. Abatement and removal; nuisance.
Chapter 93, Section 31. Jurisdiction of supreme judicial and superior courts.
Chapter 93, Section 32. Application of secs. 29—31; exempted signs, etc..
Chapter 93, Section 33. Penalties.
SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS. Chapter 93, Section 34. Savings and loan associations; powers and duties of commissioner of banks.
REGISTRATION OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS. Chapter 93, Section 35--39. Repealed, 1923, 470, Sec. 3.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. Chapter 93, Section 40. Solicitation of business on public sidewalks.
Chapter 93, Section 40A. Dishonored checks; demand for payment.
Chapter 93, Section 41. Repealed, 1921, 486, Sec. 22.
Chapter 93, Section 42. Taking of trade secrets.
Chapter 93, Section 42A. Injunctive relief; taking of trade secrets.
Chapter 93, Section 43. Unsolicited merchandise.
REGULATION OF CREDIT BUREAUS. Chapter 93, Section 44--47. Repealed, 1971, 805, Sec. 2.
Chapter 93, Section 48. Cancellation of agreements consummated at place other than seller's place of business.
Chapter 93, Section 48A. Membership camping contracts; cancellation.
Chapter 93, Section 48B. Travel service providers; surcharges, reduction of agent's commission.
Chapter 93, Section 49. Debt collection in an unfair, deceptive or unreasonable manner.
Chapter 93, Section 49A. Retail trade reporting agencies; disclosures.
Chapter 93, Section 50. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 51. Consumer report; circumstances under which reporting agency may furnish.
Chapter 93, Section 51A. Consumer election to exclude name and address from consumer report; notification.
Chapter 93, Section 52. Information not to be contained in report; exceptions.
Chapter 93, Section 52A. Child support arrearages; information furnished to credit reporting agencies; notice to obligor.
Chapter 93, Section 53. Investigative consumer report; disclosures to consumer.
Chapter 93, Section 54. Procedures to be maintained by reporting agency.
Chapter 93, Section 54A. Duty to furnish accurate and complete information; disputed information; liability.
Chapter 93, Section 55. Identifying information; furnishing to governmental agency.
Chapter 93, Section 56. Disclosures to consumer: contents of files, sources of information, recipients of report.
Chapter 93, Section 57. Procedure for disclosures; actions based on information disclosed.
Chapter 93, Section 58. Completeness or accuracy of information; dispute by consumer; reinvestigation; deletion of information; notification of deletion or dispute.
Chapter 93, Section 59. Charge to consumer for disclosures.
Chapter 93, Section 60. Report for employment purposes; public record information.
Chapter 93, Section 60A. Procedures for accurate reporting of public record information.
Chapter 93, Section 61. Adverse information; verification; time of receipt.
Chapter 93, Section 62. Denial of credit or employment, etc. because of adverse credit information; disclosures to consumer.
Chapter 93, Section 63. Willful noncompliance; liability for damages.
Chapter 93, Section 64. Negligent noncompliance; liability for damages.
Chapter 93, Section 65. Jurisdiction; limitations.
Chapter 93, Section 66. Obtaining information from reporting agency under false pretenses; penalty.
Chapter 93, Section 66A. Introducing false information into reporting agency's files; penalty.
Chapter 93, Section 67. Providing information to unauthorized person; penalty.
Chapter 93, Section 68. Noncompliance as unfair trade practice.
Chapter 93, Section 68A. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 68B. Credit services organization; restrictions.
Chapter 93, Section 68C. Written statement provided to buyer; contents.
Chapter 93, Section 68D. Contract between buyer and credit services organization; requirements.
Chapter 93, Section 68E. Violations.
Chapter 93, Section 69. Definition; requirements.
Chapter 93, Section 70. Certification of title to mortgaged premises; liability of attorney; unfair practice.
REGULATION OF THE SALE OF HEARING AIDS. Chapter 93, Section 71. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 72. Purchases and sales of hearing aids, prerequisites.
Chapter 93, Section 73. Conflict of interest; disclosure; inducement to influence recommendation of purchase.
Chapter 93, Section 74. Sales and delivery receipts; copies of medical clearance and hearing evaluation; customer records.
Chapter 93, Section 75. Violations, effect; rules.
Chapter 93, Section 76. Sale of life leases and long-term leases in nursing homes, retirement homes and homes for aged.
Chapter 93, Section 77. Repealed, 1986, 419, Sec. 1.
Chapter 93, Section 78. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 79. Bonding provisions.
Chapter 93, Section 80. Contract terms.
Chapter 93, Section 81. Cancellation of contract; notice; refund.
Chapter 93, Section 82. Cancellation after buyer's death or disablement; other reasons for cancellation; notice; refund.
Chapter 93, Section 83. Assignees of contracts; creditors; notice of assignment.
Chapter 93, Section 84. Unfair and deceptive trade practices.
Chapter 93, Section 85. Void and unenforceable contracts.
Chapter 93, Section 86. Actions for damages or other relief.
Chapter 93, Section 87. Civil penalty.
Chapter 93, Section 88. Enforcement of bonding provisions by attorney general.
Chapter 93, Section 89. Dressing room surveillance; penalty.
Chapter 93, Section 90. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 91. Written statement of information prior to execution of lease.
Chapter 93, Section 92. Advertisement for consumer lease; statement regarding payment.
Chapter 93, Section 93. Liability of lessor; limits on recovery; offset and counterclaim.
Chapter 93, Section 94. Contract for purchase and sale of propane gas.
Chapter 93, Section 95. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 96. Sale or distribution of plaintiff personal injury listing; required information.
Chapter 93, Section 97. Disclosure of plaintiff personal injury listing.
Chapter 93, Section 98. Unfair and deceptive acts or practices.
Chapter 93, Section 99. Remedies.
Chapter 93, Section 100. Violations; penalties.
Chapter 93, Section 101. Waiver of consumers' rights.
Chapter 93, Section 102. Protection of equal rights; violations; commencement of civil action.
Chapter 93, Section 103. Protection of equal rights for elderly and handicapped persons; violations; commencement of civil action.
CONSUMER PRIVACY IN COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS. Chapter 93, Section 104. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 105. Credit cards; checks; personal identification information.
Chapter 93, Section 106. Video rentals; records; confidentiality; penalties.
Chapter 93, Section 107. Customized wheelchairs; nonconformity with warrant; rights and remedies.
GENERAL LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS TITLE XV. REGULATION OF TRADE. CHAPTER 93. REGULATION OF TRADE AND CERTAIN ENTERPRISES.
Chapter 93, Section 1. Short title; purpose.
Chapter 93, Section 2. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 3. Jurisdiction.
Chapter 93, Section 4. Restraint of trade or commerce.
Chapter 93, Section 5. Monopolies.
Chapter 93, Section 6. Discouraging competition.
Chapter 93, Section 7. Exemptions.
Chapter 93, Section 8. Investigation by attorney general.
Chapter 93, Section 9. Civil actions by attorney general.
Chapter 93, Section 9A. [There is no 93:9A.]
Chapter 93, Section 9B. False claims against governmental subdivisions.
Chapter 93, Section 10. Knowing intent to injure; punishment; jurisdiction.
Chapter 93, Section 11. Judgment or decree as prima facie evidence; effect on public contracts.
Chapter 93, Section 12. Civil actions; treble damages; attorneys fees; injunction; stay.
Chapter 93, Section 13. Limitations of actions.
Chapter 93, Section 14. Antitrust enforcement fund.
Chapter 93, Section 14A. Effect of law upon consumer protection laws.
FAIR TRADE. Chapter 93, Section 14B--14D. Repealed, 1977, 74, Sec. 1.
UNFAIR SALES. Chapter 93, Section 14E. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 14F. Penalties.
Chapter 93, Section 14G. Advertising or offering to sell or selling at retail or wholesale excepted.
Chapter 93, Section 14H. Injunction; duties of district attorneys.
Chapter 93, Section 14I. Conflict of laws.
Chapter 93, Section 14J. Partial invalidity.
Chapter 93, Section 14K. Citation of secs. 14E—14K.
TRADING STAMP COMPANIES. Chapter 93, Section 14L. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 14M. Distribution and redemption of trading stamps; printing; minimum value.
Chapter 93, Section 14N. Distribution and redemption of trading stamps; conditions precedent.
Chapter 93, Section 14O. New bonds; liability.
Chapter 93, Section 14P. Cessation of business; conditions precedent.
Chapter 93, Section 14Q. Redemption of stamps; defaults; procedure.
Chapter 93, Section 14R. Penalties; jurisdiction.
CREDIT SLIPS. Chapter 93, Section 14S. Redemption of credit slips; time limitation.
SALE OF MINING STOCKS. Chapter 93, Section 15. Publication of statement of financial condition of mining corporation.
Chapter 93, Section 16. False statement filed with commissioner.
Chapter 93, Section 17. Sale of stock with knowledge of false advertisement; penalty.
Chapter 93, Section 18. False statements to stock exchanges; penalty.
Chapter 93, Section 18A. Identification marks; report of type and style; change in identification system.
Chapter 93, Section 18B. Coin operated laundries; notice to consumer of drying times.
CORRESPONDENCE OR TRADE SCHOOLS. Chapter 93, Section 19, 20. Repealed, 1931, 426, Sec. 212.
Chapter 93, Section 20A. Submission of financial information by correspondence or trade school; certification of financial qualification prior to licensure and renewal.
Chapter 93, Section 21. Remedy of pupil defrauded by misrepresentation.
Chapter 93, Section 21A. Private trade school defined; courses of instruction.
Chapter 93, Section 21B. Licensing of private trade school; suspension and revocation of license.
Chapter 93, Section 21C. Review of refusal to grant or renew license or revocation or suspension.
Chapter 93, Section 21D. Repealed, 1977, 826, Sec. 12.
Chapter 93, Section 21E. Licensure of representatives of private trade schools.
Chapter 93, Section 21F. Surety bond; other forms of indemnification.
Chapter 93, Section 21G. Penalties.
Chapter 93, Section 22, 23. Repealed, 1963, 652, Sec. 3.
COLLECTION AGENCIES. Chapter 93, Section 24. Collection agencies; license; bond; regulations.
Chapter 93, Section 24A. Term of license; contents; fee.
Chapter 93, Section 24B. Financial statements and references; investigation; cost.
Chapter 93, Section 24C. Collection of records; investigation; revocation or suspension of license.
Chapter 93, Section 24D. Failure to file annual report with commissioner; penalty.
Chapter 93, Section 25. Amount, form and provisions of bond; applications for renewal.
Chapter 93, Section 26. Sureties; approval; filing; cancellation; notice.
Chapter 93, Section 27. Record of bonds; open to public inspection.
Chapter 93, Section 28. Penalties.
REGULATING CLOSING OUT SALES, SO CALLED, AND SIMILAR TYPES OF SALES.
Chapter 93, Section 28A. Removal or termination sales.
Chapter 93, Section 28B. Repealed, 1953, 164, Sec. 2.
Chapter 93, Section 28C. Repealed, 1981, 463, Sec. 2.
Chapter 93, Section 28D. Penalty.
Chapter 93, Section 28E. Jurisdiction of superior court.
Chapter 93, Section 28F. Fire sales; advertising.
OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGNS AND DEVICES WITHIN PUBLIC VIEW.
Chapter 93, Section 29. Powers of outdoor advertising board; rules and regulations; permits; hearings.
Chapter 93, Section 29A. Objection to application for permit; hearing; issuance; appeal.
Chapter 93, Section 30. Prohibition of certain billboards; conformance to rules and regulations; application.
Chapter 93, Section 30A. Abatement and removal; nuisance.
Chapter 93, Section 31. Jurisdiction of supreme judicial and superior courts.
Chapter 93, Section 32. Application of secs. 29—31; exempted signs, etc..
Chapter 93, Section 33. Penalties.
SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS.
Chapter 93, Section 34. Savings and loan associations; powers and duties of commissioner of banks.
REGISTRATION OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
Chapter 93, Section 35--39. Repealed, 1923, 470, Sec. 3.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
Chapter 93, Section 40. Solicitation of business on public sidewalks.
Chapter 93, Section 40A. Dishonored checks; demand for payment.
Chapter 93, Section 41. Repealed, 1921, 486, Sec. 22.
Chapter 93, Section 42. Taking of trade secrets.
Chapter 93, Section 42A. Injunctive relief; taking of trade secrets.
Chapter 93, Section 43. Unsolicited merchandise.
REGULATION OF CREDIT BUREAUS.
Chapter 93, Section 44--47. Repealed, 1971, 805, Sec. 2.
Chapter 93, Section 48. Cancellation of agreements consummated at place other than seller's place of business.
Chapter 93, Section 48A. Membership camping contracts; cancellation.
Chapter 93, Section 48B. Travel service providers; surcharges, reduction of agent's commission.
Chapter 93, Section 49. Debt collection in an unfair, deceptive or unreasonable manner.
Chapter 93, Section 49A. Retail trade reporting agencies; disclosures.
Chapter 93, Section 50. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 51. Consumer report; circumstances under which reporting agency may furnish.
Chapter 93, Section 51A. Consumer election to exclude name and address from consumer report; notification.
Chapter 93, Section 52. Information not to be contained in report; exceptions.
Chapter 93, Section 52A. Child support arrearages; information furnished to credit reporting agencies; notice to obligor.
Chapter 93, Section 53. Investigative consumer report; disclosures to consumer.
Chapter 93, Section 54. Procedures to be maintained by reporting agency.
Chapter 93, Section 54A. Duty to furnish accurate and complete information; disputed information; liability.
Chapter 93, Section 55. Identifying information; furnishing to governmental agency.
Chapter 93, Section 56. Disclosures to consumer: contents of files, sources of information, recipients of report.
Chapter 93, Section 57. Procedure for disclosures; actions based on information disclosed.
Chapter 93, Section 58. Completeness or accuracy of information; dispute by consumer; reinvestigation; deletion of information; notification of deletion or dispute.
Chapter 93, Section 59. Charge to consumer for disclosures.
Chapter 93, Section 60. Report for employment purposes; public record information.
Chapter 93, Section 60A. Procedures for accurate reporting of public record information.
Chapter 93, Section 61. Adverse information; verification; time of receipt.
Chapter 93, Section 62. Denial of credit or employment, etc. because of adverse credit information; disclosures to consumer.
Chapter 93, Section 63. Willful noncompliance; liability for damages.
Chapter 93, Section 64. Negligent noncompliance; liability for damages.
Chapter 93, Section 65. Jurisdiction; limitations.
Chapter 93, Section 66. Obtaining information from reporting agency under false pretenses; penalty.
Chapter 93, Section 66A. Introducing false information into reporting agency's files; penalty.
Chapter 93, Section 67. Providing information to unauthorized person; penalty.
Chapter 93, Section 68. Noncompliance as unfair trade practice.
Chapter 93, Section 68A. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 68B. Credit services organization; restrictions.
Chapter 93, Section 68C. Written statement provided to buyer; contents.
Chapter 93, Section 68D. Contract between buyer and credit services organization; requirements.
Chapter 93, Section 68E. Violations.
Chapter 93, Section 69. Definition; requirements.
Chapter 93, Section 70. Certification of title to mortgaged premises; liability of attorney; unfair practice.
REGULATION OF THE SALE OF HEARING AIDS.
Chapter 93, Section 71. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 72. Purchases and sales of hearing aids, prerequisites.
Chapter 93, Section 73. Conflict of interest; disclosure; inducement to influence recommendation of purchase.
Chapter 93, Section 74. Sales and delivery receipts; copies of medical clearance and hearing evaluation; customer records.
Chapter 93, Section 75. Violations, effect; rules.
Chapter 93, Section 76. Sale of life leases and long-term leases in nursing homes, retirement homes and homes for aged.
Chapter 93, Section 77. Repealed, 1986, 419, Sec. 1.
Chapter 93, Section 78. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 79. Bonding provisions.
Chapter 93, Section 80. Contract terms.
Chapter 93, Section 81. Cancellation of contract; notice; refund.
Chapter 93, Section 82. Cancellation after buyer's death or disablement; other reasons for cancellation; notice; refund.
Chapter 93, Section 83. Assignees of contracts; creditors; notice of assignment.
Chapter 93, Section 84. Unfair and deceptive trade practices.
Chapter 93, Section 85. Void and unenforceable contracts.
Chapter 93, Section 86. Actions for damages or other relief.
Chapter 93, Section 87. Civil penalty.
Chapter 93, Section 88. Enforcement of bonding provisions by attorney general.
Chapter 93, Section 89. Dressing room surveillance; penalty.
Chapter 93, Section 90. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 91. Written statement of information prior to execution of lease.
Chapter 93, Section 92. Advertisement for consumer lease; statement regarding payment.
Chapter 93, Section 93. Liability of lessor; limits on recovery; offset and counterclaim.
Chapter 93, Section 94. Contract for purchase and sale of propane gas.
Chapter 93, Section 95. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 96. Sale or distribution of plaintiff personal injury listing; required information.
Chapter 93, Section 97. Disclosure of plaintiff personal injury listing.
Chapter 93, Section 98. Unfair and deceptive acts or practices.
Chapter 93, Section 99. Remedies.
Chapter 93, Section 100. Violations; penalties.
Chapter 93, Section 101. Waiver of consumers' rights.
Chapter 93, Section 102. Protection of equal rights; violations; commencement of civil action.
Chapter 93, Section 103. Protection of equal rights for elderly and handicapped persons; violations; commencement of civil action.
CONSUMER PRIVACY IN COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS.
Chapter 93, Section 104. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 105. Credit cards; checks; personal identification information.
Chapter 93, Section 106. Video rentals; records; confidentiality; penalties.
Chapter 93, Section 107. Customized wheelchairs; nonconformity with warrant; rights and remedies.
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Index to the Rules Preamble: a Lawyer's Responsibilities
Scope
Rule 1.1 Competence
Rule 1.2 Scope of Representation
Rule 1.3 Diligence
Rule 1.4 Communication
Rule 1.5 Fees
Rule 1.6 Confidentiality of Information
Rule 1.7 Conflict of Interest: General Rule
Rule 1.8 Conflict of Interest: Prohibited Transactions
Rule 1.9 Conflict of Interest: Former Client
Rule 1.10 Imputed Disqualification: General Rule
Rule 1.11 Successive Government and Private Employment
Rule 1.12 Former Judge or Arbitrator
Rule 1.13 Organization as Client
Rule 1.14 Client with Diminished Capacity
Rule 1.15 Safekeeping Property
Rule 1.16 Declining or Terminating Representation
Rule 1.17 Sale of Law Practice
Rule 2.1 Advisor
Rule 2.2 Intermediary [Reserved]
Rule 2.3 Evaluation for Use by Third Persons
Rule 2.4 Lawyer Serving as Third-Party Neutral
Rule 3.1 Meritorious Claims and Contentions
Rule 3.2 Expediting Litigation
Rule 3.3 Candor Toward The Tribunal
Rule 3.4 Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel
Rule 3.5 Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal
Rule 3.6 Trial Publicity
Rule 3.7 Lawyer as Witness
Rule 3.8 Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor
Rule 3.9 Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings
Rule 4.1 Truthfulness in Statements to Others
Rule 4.2 Communication with Person Represented by Counsel
Rule 4.3 Dealing with Unrepresented Person
Rule 4.4 Respect for Rights of Third Persons
Rule 5.1 Responsibilities of a Partner or Supervisory Lawyer
Rule 5.2 Responsibilities of a Subordinate Lawyer
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How to File a Complaint
Complaint forms can be obtained by telephoning the Attorney and Consumer Assistance Program (ACAP), as explained above. Because of the confidentiality requirements complaints cannot be accepted via e-mail. Send complaints to the address below.
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Boston, Massachusetts 02110
(617) 728-8750
Did you know that the U.S. Dept. of Labor enforces an entire swath of federal statutes to help protect YOU from unlawful effects of the State, like child support orders and/or garnishment orders that are above max limits (percentages) of law? And, that support order amounts must be calculated upon *disposable* income, and *not* your gross income, or else the orders are subject to federal challenge? Did you even realize that if you have false arrears built-up by "them", over and beyond that provided by the maximum limit of law, then, legally, they get nothing?not forget the ever so powerful men (either politically or financially) who rip children away from their mothers because they view them as just another conquest. These are the despicable men who pay off, sleep with, or otherwise influence Judges, magistrates, social workers and psychologists to rule in their favor, only to leave children alone most of the time while they tend to their other conquests
Dads...are UNITED.
Dads...give the women in their families the same freedom they have.
Dads...show their children the meaning of hard work.
Dads...sacrifice for others.
Dads...tell their children everyday that they love them.
Dads...are brave
Dads...protect those in need.
Dads...will not bend to terrorism.
Dads...give blood.
Dads...do not attack innocent women and children.
Dads...join the armed forces.
Dads...teach their children about freedom.
Dads...know what's worth fighting for.
Dads...will lead the world to victory.
Dads...will fight for what they believe in.
Dads...make donations.
Dads...remember what their dads did for them.
Gender isn't the issue - equal parenting is. Children need both parents.
Take a look at the facts: http://www.milliondadsmarch.org
Due process and equal protection are absent from the family courts. Every day in family courts across the Commonwealth, children lose one or both parents. The court is causing the Holocaust of American Families. The children are the pawns. The court claims what it is doing is in the best interests of children, but that is not so. The court is doing what will glean the most federal money in the form of bonuses at the end of the year.
Many of the judges were assistant registers and never read a law case in a decade or more. They were simply political appointments. The Commission on Judicial COnduct must be more pro-active in punishing the judges who are remiss. Given that you cannot sue judges, there must be some way to get relief from the wrongs done by incompetent judges.
Discrimination against men is rampant. When child support orders are unreasonable and men cannot meet the payments -- some greater than their weekly pay -- innocent men are found in contempt and sent to jail. When women disobey orders to allow dads to see their children, contempt actions against them are dismissed without hearing. Judges who dismiss Complaints for Contempt without a hearing should themselves be punished.
Fundamental fairness has disappeared. The crimes by the family courts have reached epic proportions. They must stop. Court reform is mandatory! AND IT IS COMING,
WHY ARE THESE JUDGES BREAKING THE LAW
The state gets $1 for every $3 in child support judge’s order and this is why sole custody orders
are common and profitable
CORRUPT JUDGE LIST:
ESSEX FAMILY COURT JUDGE MARY McCAULEY MANZI
ESSEX FAMILY COURT JUDGE PETER C. DIGANGI
ESSEX FAMILY COURT JUDGE JOHN P. CRONIN
MASS APPEALS COURT JUDGE ANDRE A. GELINAS
MASS APPEALS COURT JUDGE ELSPETH B. CYPHER
MASS APPEALS COURT JUDGE JOSEPH A. TRAINOR
ESSEX SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE DIANE M. KOTTMYER
AAA ARBITRATOR GARY D. ALTMAN
ESSEX SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE THOMAS MURTAGH
ESSEX SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE FRANCIS A. McINTYRE
ESSEX SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE DAVID A. LOWY
ESSEX SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE MERITA A. HOPKINS
U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE DOUGLAS P. WOODLOCK
U.S. APPEALS COURT CHIEF JUDGE SANDRA L. LYNCH
U.S. APPEALS COURT JUDGE MICHAEL BOUDIN
U.S. APPEALS COURT JUDGE NORMAN H. STAHL
U.S. APPEALS COURT JUDGE JUAN R. TORRUELLA
U.S. APPEALS COURT JUDGE KERMIT V. LIPEZ
U.S. APPEALS COURT JUDGE JEFFREY R. HOWARD
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FBI on your side
Combat public corruption at all levels Corruption in government threatens our country’s democracy and national security, impacting everything from how well our borders are secured and our neighborhoods protected…to verdicts handed down in courts…to the quality of our roads and schools. And it takes a significant toll on our pocketbooks, too, wasting billions of tax dollars every year.
Our investigations in Boston focus on violations of federal law by public officials in local, state, and federal government, such as bribery, contract and procurement fraud, antitrust, environmental crimes, election fraud, and violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
For more information on the FBI’s national efforts, see our Public Corruption webpage.
5. Protect civil rights
The FBI is the lead agency for investigating violations of federal civil rights laws…and we take that responsibility seriously. Specifically, we aggressively investigate and work to prevent hate crime, color of law abuses, human trafficking, and freedom of access to clinic entrances violations—the four top priorities of our civil rights program. We focus on all of these issues in Boston.
For more information on our overall efforts, see our Civil Rights webpage.
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Federal Civil Rights Statutes
Title 18, U.S.C., Section 241 - Conspiracy Against Rights
Title 18, U.S.C., Section 242 - Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law
Title 18, U.S.C., Section 245 - Federally Protected Activities
Title 18, U.S.C., Section 247 - Church Arson Prevention Act of 1996
Title 18, U.S.C., Section 248 - Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act
Title 18, U.S.C., Section 844(h) - Federal Explosives Control Statute
Title 42, U.S.C., Section 3631 - Criminal Interference with Right to Fair Housing
Title 42, U.S.C., Section 14141 - Pattern and Practice
Title 18, U.S.C., Section 241
Conspiracy Against Rights
This statute makes it unlawful for two or more persons to conspire to injure, oppress, threaten, or intimidate any person of any state, territory or district in the free exercise or enjoyment of any right or privilege secured to him/her by the Constitution or the laws of the United States, (or because of his/her having exercised the same).
It further makes it unlawful for two or more persons to go in disguise on the highway or on the premises of another with the intent to prevent or hinder his/her free exercise or enjoyment of any rights so secured.
Punishment varies from a fine or imprisonment of up to ten years, or both; and if death results, or if such acts include kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned for any term of years, or for life, or may be sentenced to death.
Title 18, U.S.C., Section 242
Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law This statute makes it a crime for any person acting under color of law, statute, ordinance, regulation, or custom to willfully deprive or cause to be deprived from any person those rights, privileges, or immunities secured or protected by the Constitution and laws of the U.S.
This law further prohibits a person acting under color of law, statute, ordinance, regulation or custom to willfully subject or cause to be subjected any person to different punishments, pains, or penalties, than those prescribed for punishment of citizens on account of such person being an alien or by reason of his/her color or race.
Acts under "color of any law" include acts not only done by federal, state, or local officials within the bounds or limits of their lawful authority, but also acts done without and beyond the bounds of their lawful authority; provided that, in order for unlawful acts of any official to be done under "color of any law," the unlawful acts must be done while such official is purporting or pretending to act in the performance of his/her official duties. This definition includes, in addition to law enforcement officials, individuals such as Mayors, Council persons, Judges, Nursing Home Proprietors, Security Guards, etc., persons who are bound by laws, statutes ordinances, or customs.
Punishment varies from a fine or imprisonment of up to one year, or both, and if bodily injury results or if such acts include the use, attempted use, or threatened use of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire shall be fined or imprisoned up to ten years or both, and if death results, or if such acts include kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill, shall be fined under this title, or imprisoned for any term of years or for life, or both, or may be sentenced to death.
Title 18, U.S.C., Section 245
Federally Protected Activities
1) This statute prohibits willful injury, intimidation, or interference, or attempt to do so, by force or threat of force of any person or class of persons because of their activity as:
a) A voter, or person qualifying to vote...;
b) a participant in any benefit, service, privilege, program, facility, or activity provided or administered by the United States;
c) an applicant for federal employment or an employee by the federal government;
d) a juror or prospective juror in federal court; and
e) a participant in any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
2) Prohibits willful injury, intimidation, or interference or attempt to do so, by force or threat of force of any person because of race, color, religion, or national origin and because of his/her activity as:
a) A student or applicant for admission to any public school or public College;
b) a participant in any benefit, service, privilege, program, facility, or activity provided or administered by a state or local government;
c) an applicant for private or state employment, private or state employee; a member or applicant for membership in any labor organization or hiring hall; or an applicant for employment through any employment agency, labor organization or hiring hall;
d) a juror or prospective juror in state court;
e) a traveler or user of any facility of interstate commerce or common carrier; or
f) a patron of any public accommodation, including hotels, motels, restaurants, lunchrooms, bars, gas stations, theaters...or any other establishment which serves the public and which is principally engaged in selling food or beverages for consumption on the premises.
3) Prohibits interference by force or threat of force against any person because he/she is or has been, or in order to intimidate such person or any other person or class of persons from participating or affording others the opportunity or protection to so participate, or lawfully aiding or encouraging other persons to participate in any of the benefits or activities listed in items (1) and (2), above without discrimination as to race, color, religion, or national origin.
Punishment varies from a fine or imprisonment of up to one year, or both, and if bodily injury results or if such acts include the use, attempted use, or threatened use of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire shall be fined or imprisoned up to ten years or both, and if death results or if such acts include kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill, shall be subject to imprisonment for any term of years or for life or may be sentenced to death.
Title 42, U.S.C., Section 14141
Pattern and Practice
This civil statute was a provision within the Crime Control Act of 1994 and makes it unlawful for any governmental authority, or agent thereof, or any person acting on behalf of a governmental authority, to engage in a pattern or practice of conduct by law enforcement officers or by officials or employees of any governmental agency with responsibility for the administration of juvenile justice or the incarceration of juveniles that deprives persons of rights, privileges, or immunities secured or protected by the Constitution or laws of the United States.
Whenever the Attorney General has reasonable cause to believe that a violation has occurred, the Attorney General, for or in the name of the United States, may in a civil action obtain appropriate equitable and declaratory relief to eliminate the pattern or practice.
Types of misconduct covered include, among other things:
1. Excessive Force
2. Discriminatory Harassment
3. False Arrest
4. Coercive Sexual Conduct
5. Unlawful Stops, Searches, or Arrests
Time to let it be known, Father's has had enough, Time to start filing.
Criminal Section
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the differences between a civil and a criminal civil rights violation?
If there is no violence or threat of violence, whom should I contact?
What do I do when my civil rights have been violated, and can I make a complaint on behalf of someone else? Must it be in writing?
Is there a cost involved in making a complaint?
What help can I receive if I am a victim whose civil rights have been violated?
Can a victim receive monetary compensation as the result of a criminal case?
Will the federal government represent me in a lawsuit against the defendant?
Do all federal criminal civil rights violations require racial, religious, or ethnic hatred? If not, what does "color of law" mean?
What is the Criminal Section's role with respect to voting and election crime matters?
Q. What are the differences between a civil and a criminal civil rights violation?
A. A criminal violation requires the use or threat of force. Other distinctions between criminal and civil cases brought by the Government are:
CRIMINAL CIVIL Who is charged: Accused person Usually an organization Standard of proof: Beyond a reasonable doubt Preponderance of evidence Fact finder: Jury Judge Victim: Identified individuals Individuals and/or representatives of a group or class Remedy sought: Prison, fine, restitution, community service Correct policies and practices, relief for individuals Govt's right to appeal: Very limited Yes Criminal cases are investigated and prosecuted differently from civil cases. More and stronger evidence is needed to obtain a criminal conviction than to win a civil suit. Should the defendant be acquitted, the Government has no right of appeal. A federal criminal conviction also requires a unanimous decision by 12 jurors (or by a judge only if the defendant chooses not to have a jury). Civil cases are usually heard by a judge, but occasionally a jury will decide the case. Both criminal and civil cases can be resolved without a trial where both sides agree and with the concurrence of the judge; this is done by a plea agreement in a criminal case and by a consent decree in a civil suit. In criminal cases, judges must use the Federal Sentencing Guidelines in determining the defendant's punishment, whereas judges in civil suits may or may not adopt remedies as recommended by the Government when it wins.
Q. If there is no violence or threat of violence, whom should I contact?
A. If no violence is involved, complaints should be submitted in writing to the Civil Rights Division, where it will be forwarded to the appropriate Section for review. The Division's mailing address is:
Civil Rights Division
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20530
Q. What do I do when my civil rights have been violated, and can I make a complaint on behalf of someone else? Must it be in writing?
A. Individuals may report possible violations on their own or on behalf of others if they have sufficient first-hand information about the incident. The information provided should include names of the victim( s), any witnesses, and the perpetrators (if known), a description of the events, and whether any physical injuries or physical damage were incurred. Complaints in writing are preferred, but there may be circumstances when a telephone complaint is appropriate (especially if there is an immediate danger). The "blue pages" of your local telephone book should have the phone numbers and addresses for the agencies shown below.
Hate crimes:
- Local FBI field office or
- Local police department
- Local FBI field office [phone threats]
- Local ATF (Treasury) [bombing or arson]
- Local FBI field office or
- Trafficking in Persons and Worker Exploitation Task Force -- 1-888-428-7581 (weekdays 9 AM - 5 PM EST) -- [available in 100 languages during work hours and English, Spanish, Russian, and Mandarin after hours]
- Local FBI field office and/or
- Local HUD office
- Local FBI field office
- Local FBI field office
U.S. Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Criminal Section, PHB
Washington, D.C. 20530
Q. Is there a cost involved in making a complaint?
A. There is NO FEE required to file a complaint.
Q. What help can I receive if I am a victim whose civil rights have been violated?
A. During the course of a federal criminal civil rights investigation, the victim may be eligible to receive compensation and other assistance provided through various local Government and private agencies. Each state has eligibility requirements for receiving compensation, usually requiring that the victim promptly report the incident and cooperate with the police and prosecutors. In general, victims may be compensated for medical and mental health treatment, funerals, lost wages, and crime scene clean-up.
These programs have been established in every state and receive federal grants from a fund consisting of fines paid by convicted defendants nationwide.
Q. Can a victim receive monetary compensation as the result of a criminal case?
A. If a defendant is convicted as the result of a federal criminal civil rights prosecution, the Criminal Section will ask the court to order restitution to be paid to the victim where it is permitted by law and appropriate to the facts of the case.
Q. Will the federal government represent me in a lawsuit against the defendant?
A. The United States Government cannot represent a victim in a civil suit arising out of a criminal civil rights violation. Victims may contact a private attorney to pursue a civil action even if there has been a federal prosecution for the same incident.
Q. Do all federal criminal civil rights violations require racial, religious, or ethnic hatred? If not, what does "color of law" mean?
A. Official misconduct and slavery cases (such as police beatings and migrant worker exploitation) do NOT require that the law enforcement officer or exploiter have acted out of hatred for the victim because of the victim's race, national origin, color, or religion. However, there are several laws that do require that the unlawful acts be based upon such a discriminatory motivation. These include housing and religious interference or acts intended to prevent an individual from enjoying certain federal rights (voting, employment, use of public facilities or access to health care [gender]).
"Color of law" is a legal term used in official misconduct cases. It means that the law enforcement officer acted while abusing the authority given to him or her by reason of his or her employment as a public official.
Q. What is the Criminal Section's role with respect to voting and election crime matters?
A.The Criminal Section investigates and prosecutes matters that involve voter intimidation or suppression schemes that target victims on the basis of race, color, religion or national origin.
- Section 242 of Title 18 makes it a crime for a person acting under color of any law to willfully deprive a person of a right or privilege protected by the Constitution or laws of the United States. For the purpose of Section 242, acts under "color of law" include acts not only done by federal, state, or local officials within the their lawful authority, but also acts done beyond the bounds of that official's lawful authority, if the acts are done while the official is purporting to or pretending to act in the performance of his/her official duties. Persons acting under color of law within the meaning of this statute include police officers, prisons guards and other law enforcement officials, as well as judges, care providers in public health facilities, and others who are acting as public officials. It is not necessary that the crime be motivated by animus toward the race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin of the victim. The offense is punishable by a range of imprisonment up to a life term, or the death penalty, depending upon the circumstances of the crime, and the resulting injury, if any.
- Whoever, under color of any law, statute, ordinance, regulation, or custom, willfully subjects any person in any State, Territory, Commonwealth, Possession, or District to the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured or protected by the Constitution or laws of the United States, ... shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both; and if bodily injury results from the acts committed in violation of this section or if such acts include the use, attempted use, or threatened use of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both; and if death results from the acts committed in violation of this section or if such acts include kidnaping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill, shall be fined under this title, or imprisoned for any term of years or for life, or both, or may be sentenced to death.
42 U.S. Code, Section 1983
Section 1983. Civil action for deprivation of rights
Every person who, under color of any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage, of any State or Territory or the District of Columbia, subjects, or causes to be subjected, any citizen of the United States or other person within the jurisdiction thereof to the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the Constitution and laws, shall be liable to the party injured in an action at law, suit in equity, or other proper proceeding for redress, except that in any action brought against a judicial officer for an act or omission taken in such officer's judicial capacity, injunctive relief shall not be granted unless a declaratory decree was violated or declaratory relief was unavailable. For the purposes of this section, any Act of Congress applicable exclusively to the District of Columbia shall be considered to be a statute of the District of Columbia.
TITLE 18 > PART I > CHAPTER 41 > § 872 § 872.
Extortion by officers or employees of the United States
Whoever, being an officer, or employee of the United States or any department or agency thereof, or representing himself to be or assuming to act as such, under color or pretense of office or employment commits or attempts an act of extortion, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three years, or both; but if the amount so extorted or demanded does not exceed $1,000, he shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. Search this title:
Sec. 1509. Obstruction of court orders
Whoever, by threats or force, willfully prevents, obstructs,
impedes, or interferes with, or willfully attempts to prevent,
obstruct, impede, or interfere with, the due exercise of rights or
the performance of duties under any order, judgment, or decree of a
court of the United States, shall be fined under this title or
imprisoned not more than one year, or both.
No injunctive or other civil relief against the conduct made
criminal by this section shall be denied on the ground that such
conduct is a crime.
Title 18, U.S.C., Section 242
Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law
This statute makes it a crime for any person acting under color of law, statute, ordinance, regulation, or custom to willfully deprive or cause to be deprived from any person those rights, privileges, or immunities secured or protected by the Constitution and laws of the U.S. This law further prohibits a person acting under color of law, statute, ordinance, regulation or custom to willfully subject or cause to be subjected any person to different punishments, pains, or penalties, than those prescribed for punishment of citizens on account of such person being an alien or by reason of his/her color or race. Acts under "color of any law" include acts not only done by federal, state, or local officials within the bounds or limits of their lawful authority, but also acts done without and beyond the bounds of their lawful authority; provided that, in order for unlawful acts of any official to be done under "color of any law," the unlawful acts must be done while such official is purporting or pretending to act in the performance of his/her official duties. This definition includes, in addition to law enforcement officials, individuals such as Mayors, Council persons, Judges, Nursing Home Proprietors, Security Guards, etc., persons who are bound by laws, statutes ordinances, or customs. Punishment varies from a fine or imprisonment of up to one year, or both, and if bodily injury results or if such acts include the use, attempted use, or threatened use of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire shall be fined or imprisoned up to ten years or both, and if death results, or if such acts include kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill, shall be fined under this title, or imprisoned for any term of years or for life, or both, or may be sentenced to death.
18 USC section 1962 Prohibited activities
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person who has received any income derived, directly or indirectly, from a pattern of racketeering activity or through collection of an unlawful debt in which such person has participated as a principal within the meaning of section 2, title 18, United States Code, to use or invest, directly or indirectly, any part of such income, or the proceeds of such income, in acquisition of any interest in, or the establishment or operation of, any enterprise which is engaged in, or the activities of which affect, interstate or foreign commerce. A purchase of securities on the open market for purposes of investment, and without the intention of controlling or participating in the control of the issuer, or of assisting another to do so, shall not be unlawful under this subsection if the securities of the issuer held by the purchaser, the members of his immediate family, and his or their accomplices in any pattern or racketeering activity or the collection of an unlawful debt after such purchase do not amount in the aggregate to one percent of the outstanding securities of any one class, and do not confer, either in law or in fact, the power to elect one or more directors of the issuer. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person through a pattern of racketeering activity or through collection of an unlawful debt to acquire or maintain, directly or indirectly, any interest in or control of any enterprise which is engaged in, or the activities of which affect, interstate or foreign commerce. (c) It shall be unlawful for any person employed by or associated with any enterprise engaged in, or the activities of which affect, interstate or foreign commerce, to conduct or participate, directly or indirectly, in the conduct of such enterprise’s affairs through a pattern of racketeering activity or collection of unlawful debt. (d) It shall be unlawful for any person to conspire to violate any of the provisions of subsection (a), (b), or (c) of this section.
TITLE 18 > PART I > CHAPTER 47 > § 1001 § 1001. Statements or entries generally (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, whoever, in any matter within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the Government of the United States, knowingly and willfully— (1) falsifies, conceals, or covers up by any trick, scheme, or device a material fact; (2) makes any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation; or (3) makes or uses any false writing or document knowing the same to contain any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry; shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years or, if the offense involves international or domestic terrorism (as defined in section 2331), imprisoned not more than 8 years, or both. If the matter relates to an offense under chapter 109A, 109B, 110, or 117, or section 1591, then the term of imprisonment imposed under this section shall be not more than 8 years. (b) Subsection (a) does not apply to a party to a judicial proceeding, or that party’s counsel, for statements, representations, writings or documents submitted by such party or counsel to a judge or magistrate in that proceeding. (c) With respect to any matter within the jurisdiction of the legislative branch, subsection (a) shall apply only to— (1) administrative matters, including a claim for payment, a matter related to the procurement of property or services, personnel or employment practices, or support services, or a document required by law, rule, or regulation to be submitted to the Congress or any office or officer within the legislative branch; or (2) any investigation or review, conducted pursuant to the authority of any committee, subcommittee, commission or office of the Congress, consistent with applicable rules of the House or Senate
Questions for DOR
I would ask if your ex is the DOR client, why are you not the client also. How does DOR determine who is the client?
and how does DOR determine what is in the Commonwealth interest?
15 § 1673. Restriction on garnishment
(a) Maximum allowable garnishment Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section and in section 1675 of this title, the maximum part of the aggregate disposable earnings of an individual for any workweek which is subjected to garnishment may not exceed (1) 25 per centum of his disposable earnings for that week, or (2) the amount by which his disposable earnings for that week exceed thirty times the Federal minimum hourly wage prescribed by section 206 (a)(1) of title 29 in effect at the time the earnings are payable, whichever is less. In the case of earnings for any pay period other than a week, the Secretary of Labor shall by regulation prescribe a multiple of the Federal minimum hourly wage equivalent in effect to that set forth in paragraph (2). (b) Exceptions (1) The restrictions of subsection (a) of this section do not apply in the case of (A) any order for the support of any person issued by a court of competent jurisdiction or in accordance with an administrative procedure, which is established by State law, which affords substantial due process, and which is subject to judicial review. (B) any order of any court of the United States having jurisdiction over cases under chapter 13 of title 11. (C) any debt due for any State or Federal tax. (2) The maximum part of the aggregate disposable earnings of an individual for any workweek which is subject to garnishment to enforce any order for the support of any person shall not exceed— (A) where such individual is supporting his spouse or dependent child (other than a spouse or child with respect to whose support such order is used), 50 per centum of such individual’s disposable earnings for that week; and (B) where such individual is not supporting such a spouse or dependent child described in clause (A), 60 per centum of such individual’s disposable earnings for that week; except that, with respect to the disposable earnings of any individual for any workweek, the 50 per centum specified in clause (A) shall be deemed to be 55 per centum and the 60 per centum specified in clause (B) shall be deemed to be 65 per centum, if and to the extent that such earnings are subject to garnishment to enforce a support order with respect to a period which is prior to the twelve-week period which ends with the beginning of such workweek. (c) Execution or enforcement of garnishment order or process prohibited No court of the United States or any State, and no State (or officer or agency thereof), may make, execute, or enforce any order or process in violation of this section
Chapter 215. PROBATE COURTS
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 215: Section 56A. Investigations
Section 56A. Any judge of a probate court may appoint a guardian ad litem to investigate the facts of any proceeding pending in said court relating to or involving questions as to the care, custody or maintenance of minor children and as to any matter involving domestic relations except those for the investigation of which provision is made by section sixteen of chapter two hundred and eight. Said guardian ad litem shall, before final judgment or decree in such proceeding, report in writing to the court the results of the investigation, and such report shall be open to inspection to all the parties in such proceeding or their attorneys. The compensation shall be fixed by the court and shall be paid by the commonwealth, together with any expense approved by the court, upon certificate by the judge to the state treasurer. The state police, local police and probation officers shall assist the guardian ad litem so appointed, upon his request.
GENERAL LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS CHAPTER 268. CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC JUSTICE.
Chapter 268, Section 1. Perjury.
Chapter 268, Section 1A. Statements containing declaration relative to penalties of perjury; verification; false statements.
Chapter 268, Section 2. Subornation of perjury.
Chapter 268, Section 3. Attempt to procure another to commit perjury.
Chapter 268, Section 4. Testimony creating presumption of perjury; commitment; recognizance; witnesses bound over; notice to district attorney.
Chapter 268, Section 5. Presumption of perjury; papers, books and documents detained for prosecution.
Chapter 268, Section 6. False reports to, or false testimony before, state departments and commissioner; false entries in company books or statements; aiders or abettors.
Chapter 268, Section 6A. False written reports by public officers or employees.
Chapter 268, Section 6B. Process servers; false statements; penalty.
Chapter 268, Section 7--8A. Repealed, 1962, 779, Sec. 3.
Chapter 268, Section 8B. Compulsion or coercion to refuse appointment or promotion.
Chapter 268, Section 9. Repealed, 1962, 779, Sec. 3.
Chapter 268, Section 9A. Public officers or employees; solicitations regarding testimonial dinners.
Chapter 268, Section 10--12. Repealed, 1962, 779, Sec. 3.
Chapter 268, Section 13. Corrupting or attempting to corrupt masters, auditors, jurors, arbitrators, umpires or referees.
Chapter 268, Section 13A. Picketing court, judge, juror, witness or court officer.
Chapter 268, Section 13B. Intimidation of witnesses, jurors and persons furnishing information in connection with criminal proceedings.
Chapter 268, Section 13C. Disruption of court proceedings.
Chapter 268, Section 14. Receipt of gift by juror, arbitrator, umpire, referee, master or auditor.
Chapter 268, Section 14A. Juror discharged from employment.
Chapter 268, Section 14B. Witnesses at criminal proceedings; discharge, etc., from employment.
Chapter 268, Section 15. Aiding escape from a correctional institution or jail; rescue.
Chapter 268, Section 15A. Escape from city or town jails; penalties.
Chapter 268, Section 16. Escape or attempt to escape, or failure to return from temporary release or furlough.
Chapter 268, Section 16A. Repealed, 1973, 1062, Sec. 2.
Chapter 268, Section 17. Aiding escape from officer or person having custody.
Chapter 268, Section 18. Jailer or officer suffering prisoner to escape.
Chapter 268, Section 19. Suffering or consenting to an escape from a penal institution.
Chapter 268, Section 20. Negligently suffering prisoner to escape; refusal to receive prisoner.
Chapter 268, Section 21. Suffering convict to be at large, visited, relieved or comforted.
Chapter 268: Section 21A. Officer or other employee of penal or correctional institution; sexual relations with inmate; punishment
Chapter 268, Section 22. Delay of service of warrants.
Chapter 268, Section 23. Refusal or delay to execute process resulting in escape.
Chapter 268, Section 24. Neglect or refusal to assist officer or watchman.
Chapter 268, Section 25. Refusal or neglect to obey order of justice of the peace to apprehend offender.
Chapter 268, Section 26. Delivering alcoholic beverages to prisoners; possession.
Chapter 268, Section 27. Delivering alcoholic beverages to patients of public institutions; possession.
Chapter 268, Section 28. Delivering drugs or articles to prisoners in correctional institutions or jails; possession.
Chapter 268, Section 29. Delivery, or permission of delivery, by officers, of alcoholic beverages, to prisoners; keeping together prisoners of different sexes or classes.
Chapter 268, Section 30. Disturbing correctional institutions or jail; attracting attention of, or communicating with, inmates.
Chapter 268, Section 31. Delivery or receipt of articles to or from inmates.
Chapter 268, Section 32. Interference or tampering with police or fire signal systems, or motorist highway emergency aid call boxes; false alarms or calls.
Chapter 268, Section 32A. Interference with fire fighting operations.
Chapter 268, Section 32B. Resisting arrest.
Chapter 268, Section 33. Falsely assuming to be justice of the peace or other officers.
Chapter 268, Section 33A. Unlicensed lead paint inspectors.
Chapter 268, Section 34. Disguises to obstruct execution of law, performance of duties, or exercise of rights.
Chapter 268: Section 34A. Furnishing false name or Social Security number to law enforcement officer or official; penalty; restitution
Chapter 268, Section 35. Unauthorized use of town seal; making or possessing badge of town officer.
Chapter 268, Section 36. Compounding or concealing felonies.
Chapter 268, Section 37, 38. Repealed, 1962, 779, Sec. 3.
Chapter 268, Section 39. Perjury; statements alleging motor vehicle theft; penalty; subsequent offenses.
Chapter 268, Section 40. Reports of crimes to law enforcement officials.
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Violations of constitutional rights
GENERAL LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS CHAPTER 12. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, AND THE DISTRICT ATTORNEYS.
DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. Chapter 12, Section 1. Attorney general; supervision of department; salary; qualifications; term limitation.
Chapter 12, Section 2. Assistants and employees; appointment; duties; compensation; tenure; vacancies.
Chapter 12, Section 2A. Attorney general; disability; filling vacancies.
Chapter 12, Section 2B. Annual personnel report.
Chapter 12, Section 3. Appearances for commonwealth, prosecution or defense; rendering of legal services.
Chapter 12, Section 3A to 3D. Repealed.
Chapter 12, Section 3E. Defense of actions against officers or employees.
Chapter 12, Section 4. Claims of commonwealth; enforcement.
Chapter 12, Section 4A. Acceptance of gifts or grants of money or property.
Chapter 12, Section 5. Civil actions to recover money for commonwealth.
Chapter 12: Section 5A. False claims; definitions.
Chapter 12: Section 5B. False claims; liability.
Chapter 12: Section 5C. Violations under secs. 5B-5O; investigation by attorney general; relators; civil actions.
Chapter 12: Section 5D. Prosecution by attorney general; relator's right to continue as party to action.
Chapter 12: Section 5E. Alternate remedies available to determine civil penalty.
Chapter 12: Section 5F. Payments to relators; limitations.
Chapter 12: Section 5G. Actions brought against governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, treasurer, secretary of state, etc.; limitations.
Chapter 12: Section 5H. Money recovered by commonwealth; false claims prosecution fund.
Chapter 12: Section 5I. Awards of attorney general fees and expenses; awards of costs and attorney fees against relators; liability.
Chapter 12: Section 5J. Employers preventing employees from acting to further false claim actions; liability.
Chapter 12: Section 5K. Limitation of actions; final judgments in criminal proceedings.
Chapter 12: Section 5L. Preponderance of the evidence standard.
Chapter 12: Section 5M. Rules, regulations or guidelines; attorney general.
Chapter 12: Section 5N. Civil investigative demands; attorney general.
Chapter 12: Section 5O. Agency reporting requirements.
Chapter 12, Section 6. Consultation with and giving of advice and assistance to district attorneys.
Chapter 12, Section 6A. Conferences of district attorneys and other officials; notification as to new laws.
Chapter 12, Section 7. Persons intruding on land, property or rights of commonwealth; prosecution.
Chapter 12, Section 8. Due application of charity funds enforced.
Chapter 12, Section 8A. Definitions.
Chapter 12, Section 8B. Division of public charities; duties.
Chapter 12, Section 8C. Director of public charities; designation.
Chapter 12, Section 8D. Employees; appointment and removal.
Chapter 12, Section 8E. Charitable corporations; filing of information; exceptions; penalties; enforcement.
Chapter 12, Section 8F. Annual reports of public charities; financial statements; fees; penalties; enforcement.
Chapter 12, Section 8G. Attorney general as a party; service.
Chapter 12, Section 8H. Investigations by attorney general.
Chapter 12, Section 8I. Compliance with investigations; enforcement; penalties.
Chapter 12, Section 8J. Rules and regulations.
Chapter 12, Section 8K. Gift for public charitable purpose; presumed intention.
Chapter 12, Section 8L. Fiscal records.
Chapter 12, Section 8M. Public records; inspection.
Chapter 12, Section 8N. Fees, costs, penalties and other monies; general fund.
Chapter 12, Section 9. Advice and aid to general court and committees.
Chapter 12, Section 10. Violations of court orders; restraint of trade; institution of investigations and appropriate actions.
Chapter 12, Section 11. Annual report of cases handled.
Chapter 12, Section 11A. Division of civil rights and liberties.
Chapter 12, Section 11B. Board of commissioners on uniform state laws; obscene literature commission.
Chapter 12, Section 11C. Narcotic and harmful drugs; training program for law enforcement officers.
Chapter 12, Section 11D. Division of environmental protection.
Chapter 12, Section 11E. Public utilities; intervention in legal proceedings on behalf of consumers; expenditure of funds.
Chapter 12, Section 11F. Insurance companies; intervention in legal proceedings on behalf of consumers; expenditure of funds.
Chapter 12, Section 11G. Local consumer aid fund; eligibility for assistance.
Chapter 12, Section 11H. Violations of constitutional rights; civil actions by attorney general; venue.
Chapter 12, Section 11I. Violations of constitutional rights; civil actions by aggrieved persons; costs and fees.
Chapter 12, Section 11J. Violations of constitutional rights; temporary restraining orders and injunctions; violations; punishment; vacation of order.
Chapter 12, Section 11K. Division of victim compensation and assistance.
Chapter 12, Section 11L. Unlicensed mental health and unlicensed health professionals; sexual contact with patients or clients; temporary restraining order, injunctions; violation; penalty.
DISTRICT ATTORNEYS. Chapter 12, Section 12. District attorneys; qualifications; election; term; appearances.
Chapter 12, Section 13. Districts for administration of criminal law or defense of civil actions.
Chapter 12, Section 14. Repealed.
Chapter 12, Section 15. Practice of law prohibited; salary.
Chapter 12, Section 16. Salaries of assistant district attorneys.
Chapter 12, Section 17. Repealed.
Chapter 12, Section 18. Appointment of an assistant to district attorney; compensation.
Chapter 12, Section 19. Suffolk district; appointment of messengers and other employees.
Chapter 12, Section 20. Additional legal assistants; tenure; compensation; powers.
Chapter 12, Section 20A. Suffolk and Northern districts; special assistant district attorney, appointment and removal; duties; power; salary.
Chapter 12, Section 20B. Repealed.
Chapter 12, Section 20C. Special assistant district attorneys; appointment, removal and salary; participation in federal demonstration programs.
Chapter 12, Section 20D. District Attorneys Association; executive director.
Chapter 12, Section 21. Suffolk district; police and detective service.
Chapter 12, Section 22. Clerical and stenographic workers.
Chapter 12, Section 23. Payment for traveling expenses; exceptions.
Chapter 12, Section 24. Expenses payable by commonwealth.
Chapter 12, Section 25. Advanced expenses; conditions; vouchers.
Chapter 12, Section 25A. Advance of expenses necessary in performance of duties; limitation; accounting; unexpended balance.
Chapter 12, Section 26. Court appointment of substitute in absence of attorney general and district attorney.
Chapter 12, Section 27. District attorneys; duties; control of attorney general.
Chapter 12, Section 28. Suits on recognizances; discontinuance.
Chapter 12, Section 29. Accounting for fees, bills of costs and money received.
Chapter 12, Section 30. Fees for services in performance of duty; appearance in civil action.
Chapter 12, Section 31. Repealed.
Chapter 12: Section 32. Community based juvenile justice programs; district attorneys.
GENERAL LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS TITLE XV. REGULATION OF TRADE. CHAPTER 93. REGULATION OF TRADE AND CERTAIN ENTERPRISES.
Chapter 93, Section 1. Short title; purpose.
Chapter 93, Section 2. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 3. Jurisdiction.
Chapter 93, Section 4. Restraint of trade or commerce.
Chapter 93, Section 5. Monopolies.
Chapter 93, Section 6. Discouraging competition.
Chapter 93, Section 7. Exemptions.
Chapter 93, Section 8. Investigation by attorney general.
Chapter 93, Section 9. Civil actions by attorney general.
Chapter 93, Section 9A. [There is no 93:9A.]
Chapter 93, Section 9B. False claims against governmental subdivisions.
Chapter 93, Section 10. Knowing intent to injure; punishment; jurisdiction.
Chapter 93, Section 11. Judgment or decree as prima facie evidence; effect on public contracts.
Chapter 93, Section 12. Civil actions; treble damages; attorneys fees; injunction; stay.
Chapter 93, Section 13. Limitations of actions.
Chapter 93, Section 14. Antitrust enforcement fund.
Chapter 93, Section 14A. Effect of law upon consumer protection laws.
FAIR TRADE. Chapter 93, Section 14B--14D. Repealed, 1977, 74, Sec. 1.
UNFAIR SALES. Chapter 93, Section 14E. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 14F. Penalties.
Chapter 93, Section 14G. Advertising or offering to sell or selling at retail or wholesale excepted.
Chapter 93, Section 14H. Injunction; duties of district attorneys.
Chapter 93, Section 14I. Conflict of laws.
Chapter 93, Section 14J. Partial invalidity.
Chapter 93, Section 14K. Citation of secs. 14E—14K.
TRADING STAMP COMPANIES. Chapter 93, Section 14L. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 14M. Distribution and redemption of trading stamps; printing; minimum value.
Chapter 93, Section 14N. Distribution and redemption of trading stamps; conditions precedent.
Chapter 93, Section 14O. New bonds; liability.
Chapter 93, Section 14P. Cessation of business; conditions precedent.
Chapter 93, Section 14Q. Redemption of stamps; defaults; procedure.
Chapter 93, Section 14R. Penalties; jurisdiction.
CREDIT SLIPS. Chapter 93, Section 14S. Redemption of credit slips; time limitation.
SALE OF MINING STOCKS. Chapter 93, Section 15. Publication of statement of financial condition of mining corporation.
Chapter 93, Section 16. False statement filed with commissioner.
Chapter 93, Section 17. Sale of stock with knowledge of false advertisement; penalty.
Chapter 93, Section 18. False statements to stock exchanges; penalty.
Chapter 93, Section 18A. Identification marks; report of type and style; change in identification system.
Chapter 93, Section 18B. Coin operated laundries; notice to consumer of drying times.
CORRESPONDENCE OR TRADE SCHOOLS. Chapter 93, Section 19, 20. Repealed, 1931, 426, Sec. 212.
Chapter 93, Section 20A. Submission of financial information by correspondence or trade school; certification of financial qualification prior to licensure and renewal.
Chapter 93, Section 21. Remedy of pupil defrauded by misrepresentation.
Chapter 93, Section 21A. Private trade school defined; courses of instruction.
Chapter 93, Section 21B. Licensing of private trade school; suspension and revocation of license.
Chapter 93, Section 21C. Review of refusal to grant or renew license or revocation or suspension.
Chapter 93, Section 21D. Repealed, 1977, 826, Sec. 12.
Chapter 93, Section 21E. Licensure of representatives of private trade schools.
Chapter 93, Section 21F. Surety bond; other forms of indemnification.
Chapter 93, Section 21G. Penalties.
Chapter 93, Section 22, 23. Repealed, 1963, 652, Sec. 3.
COLLECTION AGENCIES. Chapter 93, Section 24. Collection agencies; license; bond; regulations.
Chapter 93, Section 24A. Term of license; contents; fee.
Chapter 93, Section 24B. Financial statements and references; investigation; cost.
Chapter 93, Section 24C. Collection of records; investigation; revocation or suspension of license.
Chapter 93, Section 24D. Failure to file annual report with commissioner; penalty.
Chapter 93, Section 25. Amount, form and provisions of bond; applications for renewal.
Chapter 93, Section 26. Sureties; approval; filing; cancellation; notice.
Chapter 93, Section 27. Record of bonds; open to public inspection.
Chapter 93, Section 28. Penalties.
REGULATING CLOSING OUT SALES, SO CALLED, AND SIMILAR TYPES OF SALES. Chapter 93, Section 28A. Removal or termination sales.
Chapter 93, Section 28B. Repealed, 1953, 164, Sec. 2.
Chapter 93, Section 28C. Repealed, 1981, 463, Sec. 2.
Chapter 93, Section 28D. Penalty.
Chapter 93, Section 28E. Jurisdiction of superior court.
Chapter 93, Section 28F. Fire sales; advertising.
OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGNS AND DEVICES WITHIN PUBLIC VIEW. Chapter 93, Section 29. Powers of outdoor advertising board; rules and regulations; permits; hearings.
Chapter 93, Section 29A. Objection to application for permit; hearing; issuance; appeal.
Chapter 93, Section 30. Prohibition of certain billboards; conformance to rules and regulations; application.
Chapter 93, Section 30A. Abatement and removal; nuisance.
Chapter 93, Section 31. Jurisdiction of supreme judicial and superior courts.
Chapter 93, Section 32. Application of secs. 29—31; exempted signs, etc..
Chapter 93, Section 33. Penalties.
SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS. Chapter 93, Section 34. Savings and loan associations; powers and duties of commissioner of banks.
REGISTRATION OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS. Chapter 93, Section 35--39. Repealed, 1923, 470, Sec. 3.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. Chapter 93, Section 40. Solicitation of business on public sidewalks.
Chapter 93, Section 40A. Dishonored checks; demand for payment.
Chapter 93, Section 41. Repealed, 1921, 486, Sec. 22.
Chapter 93, Section 42. Taking of trade secrets.
Chapter 93, Section 42A. Injunctive relief; taking of trade secrets.
Chapter 93, Section 43. Unsolicited merchandise.
REGULATION OF CREDIT BUREAUS. Chapter 93, Section 44--47. Repealed, 1971, 805, Sec. 2.
Chapter 93, Section 48. Cancellation of agreements consummated at place other than seller's place of business.
Chapter 93, Section 48A. Membership camping contracts; cancellation.
Chapter 93, Section 48B. Travel service providers; surcharges, reduction of agent's commission.
Chapter 93, Section 49. Debt collection in an unfair, deceptive or unreasonable manner.
Chapter 93, Section 49A. Retail trade reporting agencies; disclosures.
Chapter 93, Section 50. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 51. Consumer report; circumstances under which reporting agency may furnish.
Chapter 93, Section 51A. Consumer election to exclude name and address from consumer report; notification.
Chapter 93, Section 52. Information not to be contained in report; exceptions.
Chapter 93, Section 52A. Child support arrearages; information furnished to credit reporting agencies; notice to obligor.
Chapter 93, Section 53. Investigative consumer report; disclosures to consumer.
Chapter 93, Section 54. Procedures to be maintained by reporting agency.
Chapter 93, Section 54A. Duty to furnish accurate and complete information; disputed information; liability.
Chapter 93, Section 55. Identifying information; furnishing to governmental agency.
Chapter 93, Section 56. Disclosures to consumer: contents of files, sources of information, recipients of report.
Chapter 93, Section 57. Procedure for disclosures; actions based on information disclosed.
Chapter 93, Section 58. Completeness or accuracy of information; dispute by consumer; reinvestigation; deletion of information; notification of deletion or dispute.
Chapter 93, Section 59. Charge to consumer for disclosures.
Chapter 93, Section 60. Report for employment purposes; public record information.
Chapter 93, Section 60A. Procedures for accurate reporting of public record information.
Chapter 93, Section 61. Adverse information; verification; time of receipt.
Chapter 93, Section 62. Denial of credit or employment, etc. because of adverse credit information; disclosures to consumer.
Chapter 93, Section 63. Willful noncompliance; liability for damages.
Chapter 93, Section 64. Negligent noncompliance; liability for damages.
Chapter 93, Section 65. Jurisdiction; limitations.
Chapter 93, Section 66. Obtaining information from reporting agency under false pretenses; penalty.
Chapter 93, Section 66A. Introducing false information into reporting agency's files; penalty.
Chapter 93, Section 67. Providing information to unauthorized person; penalty.
Chapter 93, Section 68. Noncompliance as unfair trade practice.
Chapter 93, Section 68A. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 68B. Credit services organization; restrictions.
Chapter 93, Section 68C. Written statement provided to buyer; contents.
Chapter 93, Section 68D. Contract between buyer and credit services organization; requirements.
Chapter 93, Section 68E. Violations.
Chapter 93, Section 69. Definition; requirements.
Chapter 93, Section 70. Certification of title to mortgaged premises; liability of attorney; unfair practice.
REGULATION OF THE SALE OF HEARING AIDS. Chapter 93, Section 71. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 72. Purchases and sales of hearing aids, prerequisites.
Chapter 93, Section 73. Conflict of interest; disclosure; inducement to influence recommendation of purchase.
Chapter 93, Section 74. Sales and delivery receipts; copies of medical clearance and hearing evaluation; customer records.
Chapter 93, Section 75. Violations, effect; rules.
Chapter 93, Section 76. Sale of life leases and long-term leases in nursing homes, retirement homes and homes for aged.
Chapter 93, Section 77. Repealed, 1986, 419, Sec. 1.
Chapter 93, Section 78. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 79. Bonding provisions.
Chapter 93, Section 80. Contract terms.
Chapter 93, Section 81. Cancellation of contract; notice; refund.
Chapter 93, Section 82. Cancellation after buyer's death or disablement; other reasons for cancellation; notice; refund.
Chapter 93, Section 83. Assignees of contracts; creditors; notice of assignment.
Chapter 93, Section 84. Unfair and deceptive trade practices.
Chapter 93, Section 85. Void and unenforceable contracts.
Chapter 93, Section 86. Actions for damages or other relief.
Chapter 93, Section 87. Civil penalty.
Chapter 93, Section 88. Enforcement of bonding provisions by attorney general.
Chapter 93, Section 89. Dressing room surveillance; penalty.
Chapter 93, Section 90. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 91. Written statement of information prior to execution of lease.
Chapter 93, Section 92. Advertisement for consumer lease; statement regarding payment.
Chapter 93, Section 93. Liability of lessor; limits on recovery; offset and counterclaim.
Chapter 93, Section 94. Contract for purchase and sale of propane gas.
Chapter 93, Section 95. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 96. Sale or distribution of plaintiff personal injury listing; required information.
Chapter 93, Section 97. Disclosure of plaintiff personal injury listing.
Chapter 93, Section 98. Unfair and deceptive acts or practices.
Chapter 93, Section 99. Remedies.
Chapter 93, Section 100. Violations; penalties.
Chapter 93, Section 101. Waiver of consumers' rights.
Chapter 93, Section 102. Protection of equal rights; violations; commencement of civil action.
Chapter 93, Section 103. Protection of equal rights for elderly and handicapped persons; violations; commencement of civil action.
CONSUMER PRIVACY IN COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS. Chapter 93, Section 104. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 105. Credit cards; checks; personal identification information.
Chapter 93, Section 106. Video rentals; records; confidentiality; penalties.
Chapter 93, Section 107. Customized wheelchairs; nonconformity with warrant; rights and remedies.
GENERAL LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS TITLE XV. REGULATION OF TRADE. CHAPTER 93. REGULATION OF TRADE AND CERTAIN ENTERPRISES.
Chapter 93, Section 1. Short title; purpose.
Chapter 93, Section 2. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 3. Jurisdiction.
Chapter 93, Section 4. Restraint of trade or commerce.
Chapter 93, Section 5. Monopolies.
Chapter 93, Section 6. Discouraging competition.
Chapter 93, Section 7. Exemptions.
Chapter 93, Section 8. Investigation by attorney general.
Chapter 93, Section 9. Civil actions by attorney general.
Chapter 93, Section 9A. [There is no 93:9A.]
Chapter 93, Section 9B. False claims against governmental subdivisions.
Chapter 93, Section 10. Knowing intent to injure; punishment; jurisdiction.
Chapter 93, Section 11. Judgment or decree as prima facie evidence; effect on public contracts.
Chapter 93, Section 12. Civil actions; treble damages; attorneys fees; injunction; stay.
Chapter 93, Section 13. Limitations of actions.
Chapter 93, Section 14. Antitrust enforcement fund.
Chapter 93, Section 14A. Effect of law upon consumer protection laws.
FAIR TRADE. Chapter 93, Section 14B--14D. Repealed, 1977, 74, Sec. 1.
UNFAIR SALES. Chapter 93, Section 14E. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 14F. Penalties.
Chapter 93, Section 14G. Advertising or offering to sell or selling at retail or wholesale excepted.
Chapter 93, Section 14H. Injunction; duties of district attorneys.
Chapter 93, Section 14I. Conflict of laws.
Chapter 93, Section 14J. Partial invalidity.
Chapter 93, Section 14K. Citation of secs. 14E—14K.
TRADING STAMP COMPANIES. Chapter 93, Section 14L. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 14M. Distribution and redemption of trading stamps; printing; minimum value.
Chapter 93, Section 14N. Distribution and redemption of trading stamps; conditions precedent.
Chapter 93, Section 14O. New bonds; liability.
Chapter 93, Section 14P. Cessation of business; conditions precedent.
Chapter 93, Section 14Q. Redemption of stamps; defaults; procedure.
Chapter 93, Section 14R. Penalties; jurisdiction.
CREDIT SLIPS. Chapter 93, Section 14S. Redemption of credit slips; time limitation.
SALE OF MINING STOCKS. Chapter 93, Section 15. Publication of statement of financial condition of mining corporation.
Chapter 93, Section 16. False statement filed with commissioner.
Chapter 93, Section 17. Sale of stock with knowledge of false advertisement; penalty.
Chapter 93, Section 18. False statements to stock exchanges; penalty.
Chapter 93, Section 18A. Identification marks; report of type and style; change in identification system.
Chapter 93, Section 18B. Coin operated laundries; notice to consumer of drying times.
CORRESPONDENCE OR TRADE SCHOOLS. Chapter 93, Section 19, 20. Repealed, 1931, 426, Sec. 212.
Chapter 93, Section 20A. Submission of financial information by correspondence or trade school; certification of financial qualification prior to licensure and renewal.
Chapter 93, Section 21. Remedy of pupil defrauded by misrepresentation.
Chapter 93, Section 21A. Private trade school defined; courses of instruction.
Chapter 93, Section 21B. Licensing of private trade school; suspension and revocation of license.
Chapter 93, Section 21C. Review of refusal to grant or renew license or revocation or suspension.
Chapter 93, Section 21D. Repealed, 1977, 826, Sec. 12.
Chapter 93, Section 21E. Licensure of representatives of private trade schools.
Chapter 93, Section 21F. Surety bond; other forms of indemnification.
Chapter 93, Section 21G. Penalties.
Chapter 93, Section 22, 23. Repealed, 1963, 652, Sec. 3.
COLLECTION AGENCIES. Chapter 93, Section 24. Collection agencies; license; bond; regulations.
Chapter 93, Section 24A. Term of license; contents; fee.
Chapter 93, Section 24B. Financial statements and references; investigation; cost.
Chapter 93, Section 24C. Collection of records; investigation; revocation or suspension of license.
Chapter 93, Section 24D. Failure to file annual report with commissioner; penalty.
Chapter 93, Section 25. Amount, form and provisions of bond; applications for renewal.
Chapter 93, Section 26. Sureties; approval; filing; cancellation; notice.
Chapter 93, Section 27. Record of bonds; open to public inspection.
Chapter 93, Section 28. Penalties.
REGULATING CLOSING OUT SALES, SO CALLED, AND SIMILAR TYPES OF SALES.
Chapter 93, Section 28A. Removal or termination sales.
Chapter 93, Section 28B. Repealed, 1953, 164, Sec. 2.
Chapter 93, Section 28C. Repealed, 1981, 463, Sec. 2.
Chapter 93, Section 28D. Penalty.
Chapter 93, Section 28E. Jurisdiction of superior court.
Chapter 93, Section 28F. Fire sales; advertising.
OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGNS AND DEVICES WITHIN PUBLIC VIEW.
Chapter 93, Section 29. Powers of outdoor advertising board; rules and regulations; permits; hearings.
Chapter 93, Section 29A. Objection to application for permit; hearing; issuance; appeal.
Chapter 93, Section 30. Prohibition of certain billboards; conformance to rules and regulations; application.
Chapter 93, Section 30A. Abatement and removal; nuisance.
Chapter 93, Section 31. Jurisdiction of supreme judicial and superior courts.
Chapter 93, Section 32. Application of secs. 29—31; exempted signs, etc..
Chapter 93, Section 33. Penalties.
SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS.
Chapter 93, Section 34. Savings and loan associations; powers and duties of commissioner of banks.
REGISTRATION OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
Chapter 93, Section 35--39. Repealed, 1923, 470, Sec. 3.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
Chapter 93, Section 40. Solicitation of business on public sidewalks.
Chapter 93, Section 40A. Dishonored checks; demand for payment.
Chapter 93, Section 41. Repealed, 1921, 486, Sec. 22.
Chapter 93, Section 42. Taking of trade secrets.
Chapter 93, Section 42A. Injunctive relief; taking of trade secrets.
Chapter 93, Section 43. Unsolicited merchandise.
REGULATION OF CREDIT BUREAUS.
Chapter 93, Section 44--47. Repealed, 1971, 805, Sec. 2.
Chapter 93, Section 48. Cancellation of agreements consummated at place other than seller's place of business.
Chapter 93, Section 48A. Membership camping contracts; cancellation.
Chapter 93, Section 48B. Travel service providers; surcharges, reduction of agent's commission.
Chapter 93, Section 49. Debt collection in an unfair, deceptive or unreasonable manner.
Chapter 93, Section 49A. Retail trade reporting agencies; disclosures.
Chapter 93, Section 50. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 51. Consumer report; circumstances under which reporting agency may furnish.
Chapter 93, Section 51A. Consumer election to exclude name and address from consumer report; notification.
Chapter 93, Section 52. Information not to be contained in report; exceptions.
Chapter 93, Section 52A. Child support arrearages; information furnished to credit reporting agencies; notice to obligor.
Chapter 93, Section 53. Investigative consumer report; disclosures to consumer.
Chapter 93, Section 54. Procedures to be maintained by reporting agency.
Chapter 93, Section 54A. Duty to furnish accurate and complete information; disputed information; liability.
Chapter 93, Section 55. Identifying information; furnishing to governmental agency.
Chapter 93, Section 56. Disclosures to consumer: contents of files, sources of information, recipients of report.
Chapter 93, Section 57. Procedure for disclosures; actions based on information disclosed.
Chapter 93, Section 58. Completeness or accuracy of information; dispute by consumer; reinvestigation; deletion of information; notification of deletion or dispute.
Chapter 93, Section 59. Charge to consumer for disclosures.
Chapter 93, Section 60. Report for employment purposes; public record information.
Chapter 93, Section 60A. Procedures for accurate reporting of public record information.
Chapter 93, Section 61. Adverse information; verification; time of receipt.
Chapter 93, Section 62. Denial of credit or employment, etc. because of adverse credit information; disclosures to consumer.
Chapter 93, Section 63. Willful noncompliance; liability for damages.
Chapter 93, Section 64. Negligent noncompliance; liability for damages.
Chapter 93, Section 65. Jurisdiction; limitations.
Chapter 93, Section 66. Obtaining information from reporting agency under false pretenses; penalty.
Chapter 93, Section 66A. Introducing false information into reporting agency's files; penalty.
Chapter 93, Section 67. Providing information to unauthorized person; penalty.
Chapter 93, Section 68. Noncompliance as unfair trade practice.
Chapter 93, Section 68A. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 68B. Credit services organization; restrictions.
Chapter 93, Section 68C. Written statement provided to buyer; contents.
Chapter 93, Section 68D. Contract between buyer and credit services organization; requirements.
Chapter 93, Section 68E. Violations.
Chapter 93, Section 69. Definition; requirements.
Chapter 93, Section 70. Certification of title to mortgaged premises; liability of attorney; unfair practice.
REGULATION OF THE SALE OF HEARING AIDS.
Chapter 93, Section 71. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 72. Purchases and sales of hearing aids, prerequisites.
Chapter 93, Section 73. Conflict of interest; disclosure; inducement to influence recommendation of purchase.
Chapter 93, Section 74. Sales and delivery receipts; copies of medical clearance and hearing evaluation; customer records.
Chapter 93, Section 75. Violations, effect; rules.
Chapter 93, Section 76. Sale of life leases and long-term leases in nursing homes, retirement homes and homes for aged.
Chapter 93, Section 77. Repealed, 1986, 419, Sec. 1.
Chapter 93, Section 78. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 79. Bonding provisions.
Chapter 93, Section 80. Contract terms.
Chapter 93, Section 81. Cancellation of contract; notice; refund.
Chapter 93, Section 82. Cancellation after buyer's death or disablement; other reasons for cancellation; notice; refund.
Chapter 93, Section 83. Assignees of contracts; creditors; notice of assignment.
Chapter 93, Section 84. Unfair and deceptive trade practices.
Chapter 93, Section 85. Void and unenforceable contracts.
Chapter 93, Section 86. Actions for damages or other relief.
Chapter 93, Section 87. Civil penalty.
Chapter 93, Section 88. Enforcement of bonding provisions by attorney general.
Chapter 93, Section 89. Dressing room surveillance; penalty.
Chapter 93, Section 90. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 91. Written statement of information prior to execution of lease.
Chapter 93, Section 92. Advertisement for consumer lease; statement regarding payment.
Chapter 93, Section 93. Liability of lessor; limits on recovery; offset and counterclaim.
Chapter 93, Section 94. Contract for purchase and sale of propane gas.
Chapter 93, Section 95. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 96. Sale or distribution of plaintiff personal injury listing; required information.
Chapter 93, Section 97. Disclosure of plaintiff personal injury listing.
Chapter 93, Section 98. Unfair and deceptive acts or practices.
Chapter 93, Section 99. Remedies.
Chapter 93, Section 100. Violations; penalties.
Chapter 93, Section 101. Waiver of consumers' rights.
Chapter 93, Section 102. Protection of equal rights; violations; commencement of civil action.
Chapter 93, Section 103. Protection of equal rights for elderly and handicapped persons; violations; commencement of civil action.
CONSUMER PRIVACY IN COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS.
Chapter 93, Section 104. Definitions.
Chapter 93, Section 105. Credit cards; checks; personal identification information.
Chapter 93, Section 106. Video rentals; records; confidentiality; penalties.
Chapter 93, Section 107. Customized wheelchairs; nonconformity with warrant; rights and remedies.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL CONDUCT
11 BEACON STREET SUITE 525
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02108-3006
Phone: (617) 725-8050
Fax: (617) 248-9938
COMPLAINT FORM
CJC Complaint No. ________________
This form is designed to provide the Commission with the information to screen your complaint and to begin an investigation of your allegations. Please read the accompanying materials on the Commission’s function and procedures before filling out this form. ONLY ONE JUDGE MAY BE COMPLAINED OF ON EACH FORM.
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY ALL INFORMATION
Your name _________________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________ Zip Code ______________
Daytime telephone ___________________________________________________________
Name of judge ______________________________________________________________
Court ______________________________________________________________________
Case name _________________________________________________________________
Docket number ______________________________________________________________
Attorneys involved ___________________________________________________________
Date(s) of misconduct ________________________________________________________
Has an appeal been filed? ______________________________________________________
A summary of the general nature of your complaint: _________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Specific Facts:
Please describe exactly what the judge did that was misconduct, and on what date(s). YOUR COMPLAINT WILL BE SCREENED ON THE BASIS OF THIS FORM ONLY. DO NOT RELY UPON ATTACHMENTS TO MAKE YOUR ALLEGATIONS. (You may attach copies of any documents which support your allegations, for the purposes of the investigation.)
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I understand that this complaint and any other communication to or from the Commission on Judicial Conduct remain confidential to the extent required by MGL chapter 211C, section 6, and Commission Rule 5.
Signed __________________________________
Date __________________________________
Please mail completed form to :
Executive Director
Commission on Judicial Conduct
11 Beacon Street, Suite 525
Boston, MA 02108-3006
http://www.mass.gov/cjc/complaint.htm
Code of Judicial Conduct
http://www.mass.gov/courts/rule309eff1000103.pdf
A government big enough to give you what you want is strong enough to take everything you have.
The only way to stop the abuse is to file complaints against all Lawyers and Judges
who break the law.
Index to the Rules Preamble: a Lawyer's Responsibilities
Scope
Rule 1.1 Competence
Rule 1.2 Scope of Representation
Rule 1.3 Diligence
Rule 1.4 Communication
Rule 1.5 Fees
Rule 1.6 Confidentiality of Information
Rule 1.7 Conflict of Interest: General Rule
Rule 1.8 Conflict of Interest: Prohibited Transactions
Rule 1.9 Conflict of Interest: Former Client
Rule 1.10 Imputed Disqualification: General Rule
Rule 1.11 Successive Government and Private Employment
Rule 1.12 Former Judge or Arbitrator
Rule 1.13 Organization as Client
Rule 1.14 Client with Diminished Capacity
Rule 1.15 Safekeeping Property
Rule 1.16 Declining or Terminating Representation
Rule 1.17 Sale of Law Practice
Rule 2.1 Advisor
Rule 2.2 Intermediary [Reserved]
Rule 2.3 Evaluation for Use by Third Persons
Rule 2.4 Lawyer Serving as Third-Party Neutral
Rule 3.1 Meritorious Claims and Contentions
Rule 3.2 Expediting Litigation
Rule 3.3 Candor Toward The Tribunal
Rule 3.4 Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel
Rule 3.5 Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal
Rule 3.6 Trial Publicity
Rule 3.7 Lawyer as Witness
Rule 3.8 Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor
Rule 3.9 Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings
Rule 4.1 Truthfulness in Statements to Others
Rule 4.2 Communication with Person Represented by Counsel
Rule 4.3 Dealing with Unrepresented Person
Rule 4.4 Respect for Rights of Third Persons
Rule 5.1 Responsibilities of a Partner or Supervisory Lawyer
Rule 5.2 Responsibilities of a Subordinate Lawyer
Rule 5.3 Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants
Rule 5.4 Professional Independence of a Lawyer
Rule 5.5 Unauthorized Practice of Law
Rule 5.6 Restrictions On Right to Practice
Rule 5.7 Responsibilities Regarding Law-Related Services
Rule 6.1 Voluntary Pro Bono Publico Services
Rule 6.2 Accepting Appointments
Rule 6.3 Membership in Legal Services Organization
Rule 6.4 Law Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests
Rule 6.5 Nonprofit and Court-Annexed Limited Legal Services Programs
Rule 7.1 Communications Concerning a Lawyer's Services
Rule 7.2 Advertising
Rule 7.3 Solicitation of Professional Employment
Rule 7.4 Communication of Fields of Practice
Rule 7.5 Firm Names and Letterheads
Rule 8.1 Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters
Rule 8.2 Judicial and Legal Officials
Rule 8.3 Reporting Professional Misconduct
Rule 8.4 Misconduct
Rule 8.5 Disciplinary Authority
Rule 9.1 Definitions
Rule 9.2 Title
http://www.mass.gov/obcbbo/rpcnet.htm
How to File a Complaint
Complaint forms can be obtained by telephoning the Attorney and Consumer Assistance Program (ACAP), as explained above. Because of the confidentiality requirements complaints cannot be accepted via e-mail. Send complaints to the address below.
Office of the Bar Counsel
99 High Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
(617) 728-8750
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