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What Happens When You’re Arrested in Massachusetts: From the Station to Court

October 17th, 2019

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Being arrested is frightening for the person in custody and for the family waiting for news. In Massachusetts, the hours after an arrest usually follow a practical sequence: transport to a station or barracks, booking, a decision about release or con…

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