The Massachusetts Springfield Consent Procedures are a set of legal regulations that dictate how consent must be obtained in certain situations. This includes getting consent for a search and seizure, an arrest, an interrogation, a medical or mental health examination, or any other situation where the rights of an individual are being violated. There are two types of Massachusetts Springfield Consent Procedures: Express Consent and Implied Consent. Express Consent is when a person knowingly and voluntarily gives consent for an action. Implied Consent is when a person gives consent by their conduct or by their silence. The Massachusetts Springfield Consent Procedures provide guidance to law enforcement officers and other involved parties on how to obtain consent in a valid and legal manner.