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Section 1Definitions
Section 2Superintendents and deputies of correctional institutions; appointment; bond
Section 3Officers and employees of institutions; appointment
Section 4Certification of persons eligible for appointment
Section 5Vacancy in office of superintendent; acting superintendent; bond; compensation
Section 6Treasurers; appointment; bond; duties
Section 7Suggestions for alterations in commissioner’s rules
Section 8Uniforms
Section 9Training academy for officers; appointment of trainees; provisional and permanent appointment as officers; probationary period; tenure and benefits; restriction
Section 10Oaths of officers; administration
Section 11Maintenance of correctional institutions; expenses in maintaining United States prisoners
Section 12Holding prisoners in accordance with sentences or orders of courts; personal property; receipt
Section 13Officers of correctional institutions
Section 14Superintendent; powers and duties
Section 15Superintendent and deputies; residences
Section 16Female prisoners; commitment to designated facilities; alcohol treatment facility; separate awaiting trial unit
Section 17Burial of female prisoners
Section 18Bridgewater state hospital; medical director
Section 19Massachusetts Correctional Institution, Bridgewater; commitment; alcoholism
Section 20Contracts on account of correctional institutions; suits; referees
Section 21Bills for supplies and services