# Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90C, sec. 5: Citation not deemed writ

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90C, sec. 5
- **Heading:** Citation not deemed writ
- **Jurisdiction:** Massachusetts
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 90C / Section 5

## Text

Section 5. A citation issued pursuant to this chapter shall not be deemed a writ as comprehended under the provisions of Article V of Chapter VI of Part the Second of the Constitution of Massachusetts.

Section 5. A citation issued pursuant to this chapter shall not be deemed a writ as comprehended under the provisions of Article V of Chapter VI of Part the Second of the Constitution of Massachusetts.

## Nearby sections

- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90C, sec. 1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIV_C90C_S1.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90C, sec. 2 Citations and citation books](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIV_C90C_S2.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90C, sec. 2A Citation issuing authority of campus police; record-keeping and data collection requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIV_C90C_S2A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90C, sec. 3 Issuance of citations; hearing; appeal; summons or warrant; complaint; trial; license or permit suspension](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIV_C90C_S3.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90C, sec. 4 Criminal complaint; arrest without warrant; effect of conviction; access to records of offenders](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIV_C90C_S4.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90C, sec. 5 Citation not deemed writ](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIV_C90C_S5.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90C, sec. 6 Printing and distribution of citation books; audit sheets](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIV_C90C_S6.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90C, sec. 7 Reciprocal and mutual agreements with other states](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIV_C90C_S7.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90C, sec. 7A Electronic communication between courts and registry](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIV_C90C_S7A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90C, sec. 8 Construction of chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIV_C90C_S8.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90C, sec. 9 Disposal of citation, copy or record of issuance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIV_C90C_S9.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90C, sec. 10 Penalty for falsification or disposal of citation, copy or record of issuance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIV_C90C_S10.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90C, sec. 11 Severability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIV_C90C_S11.md)

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