Massachusetts General Laws ch. 278 sec. 14 – Liability for fees of person acquitted
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Section 14. No prisoner or person under recognizance, acquitted by verdict or discharged because no indictment has been found against him, or for want of prosecution, shall be liable for any costs or fees or for any charge for subsistence while he was in custody.
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 278 sec. 14
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.