Falsely assuming to be justice of the peace or other officers
Official text prohibited actmental stateif conditionpenaltylegal term
Whoever falsely assumes or pretends to be a justice of the peace, notary public, sheriff, deputy sheriff, medical examiner, associate medical examiner, constable, police officer, probation officer, or examiner, investigator or other officer appointed by the registrar of motor vehicles, or inspector, investigator or examiner of the department of public utilities or the department of telecommunications and cable, or investigator or other officer of the alcoholic beverages control commission, or investigator or other official of the bureau of special investigations, or examiner, investigator or other officer of the department of revenue or an officer or employee acting under the authority of the United States or any department, agency or officer thereof, and acts as such or requires a person to aid or assist him in a matter pertaining to the duty of such officer, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 2 1/2 years.
Text of section as amended by St. 2025, c. 73, Secs. 56 and 57 effective November 25, 2025.
Simplified explanation
Falsely pretending to be a justice of the peace, notary, sheriff, police officer or other listed official or federal officer, and acting as one or demanding aid, is punishable by a fine up to $1,000 or up to 2½ years in prison.