Chemist's analysis for presence of sperm cells; certificate of results; prima facie evidence
M.G.L. c. 22C, § 41
in effectc. 22C, § 41. Chemist's analysis for presence of sperm cells; certificate of results; prima facie evidence
Section 41. A certificate by a chemist of the department of the result of analysis made by him for the presence of a sperm cell or cells or seminal fluid on or in any material or substance furnished him by a police officer of any department, signed and sworn to by such chemist, shall be prima facie evidence of the presence of a sperm cell or cells or seminal fluid on or in such material or substance.
Source: Massachusetts General Court (malegislature.gov)URL: https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter22C/Section41Fetched: 10/20/2026
