Victim/Witness Fund
According to Section 8 of Chapter 258B of the Massachusetts General Laws, this assessment, generally between $45 and $90, is collected when a defendant is found responsible for any criminal charge.
Surcharges
According to Section 4C of Chapter 262 of the General Laws, the surcharge is an additional $15 assessment collected on every complaint, petition, or other civil action begun in the Superior Court in which an initial filing fee is payable and a separate docket number is issued.
Drug Analysis Fund
According to Section 6B of Chapter 280 of the General Laws, this assessment, between $35 and $500, is collected when a defendant is found responsible for certain drug charges.
Date published: | January 16, 2020 |
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