Massachusetts Rules of Criminal Procedure
Current through January 1, 2026
Chapter I · General Provisions
Chapter II · Preliminary Proceedings
Chapter III · Indictment and Information
Chapter IV · Arraignment
Chapter IX · Pleas
Chapter V · Discovery
- 13 Pretrial Motions Deadlines
- 14 Pretrial Discovery from the Prosecution
- 14.1 Pretrial Reciprocal Discovery from the
- 14.2 Pretrial Discovery Procedures
- 14.3 Pretrial Discovery of Affirmative Deadlines
- 14.4 Pretrial Discovery of Mental Health Deadlines
- 15 Interlocutory Appeal Deadlines
- 16 Dismissal by the Prosecution
Chapter VI · Venue
Chapter VII · Trial
Chapter VIII · Special Proceedings
Chapter X · Sentencing
Chapter XI · Post-Conviction Proceedings
- 30 Postconviction Relief Deadlines
- 31 Stay of Execution; Relief Pending Review
- 32 Filing and Service of Papers Deadlines
- 33 Counsel for Defendants Indigent or
- 34 Report
- 35 Depositions to Perpetuate Testimony Deadlines
- 36 Case Management
- 37 Transfer of Cases
- 38 Disability of Judge
- 39 Records of Foreign Proceedings and