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Mass. General Laws c.280

Fines and forfeitures

This page links to an unofficial version of each section of G.L. c. 280. Please note that sections that appear missing have been either reserved for future use or repealed.

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§ 1 Recovery of fines and forfeitures 
§ 2 Payment of certain fines and forfeitures; apportionment among beneficiaries 
§ 3 Proceedings to recover penalties; appointment of counsel 
§ 4 Criminal prosecutions; expenses paid by commonwealth; waiver of costs for indigent defendants 
§ 5 Appeal briefs in criminal cases; payment of costs 
§ 6 Costs as penalty for crime; expenses of prosecution 
§ 6A Special cost assessments; exemption 

Amended by St.2018, c. 69, § 208, effective April 13, 2018

§ 6B Criminal assessments 

Amended by St.2018, c. 69, § 209, effective April 13, 2018

§ 6C Assessment proceeds 
§ 7 Certificates of fines imposed; delivery to state treasurer 
§ 8 Transfer to state treasurer of fines paid 
§ 9 Fines paid; transfer to state treasurer by clerks of courts in Suffolk county 
§ 10 Payment of witness fees; presentment of certificate 
§ 11 Certification of fines and forfeitures; payment to commonwealth 
§ 12 Escape of prisoner; liability of sheriff for fines or forfeitures of prisoner 
§ 13 Failure of sheriff to pay fines or forfeitures of escaped prisoner; remedy 
§ 14 Default in fine payment; commitment to jail or house of correction; payment to jailer or superintendent 
§ 15 Quarterly transfers to state treasurer of payments received by jailer or superintendent; account on oath 
§ 16 Payment by state treasurer of expenses or fees; time limit for demand; qualifications for payment to clerks of district court 

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