Massachusetts General Laws
Title I - Courts and Judicial Officers
Chapter 221a - The Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation Act

Section 1 - Definitions - Section 1. As used in this chapter, the following words...

Section 2 - Creation of Corporation; Purpose - Section 2. There is hereby created a body politic and...

Section 3 - Board of Directors - Section 3. The corporation shall be governed and its corporate...

Section 4 - Executive Director; Employees - Section 4. The board shall hire an executive director and...

Section 5 - Vice Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer of Board of Directors; Duties; Bond - Section 5. The directors shall annually elect one of their...

Section 6 - Powers of Corporation - Section 6. The corporation shall have the following powers: (a)...

Section 7 - Compliance of Recipients and Employees With Chapter Provisions and Rules, etc.; Attorney Responsibilities; Non–english Speaking Clients - Section 7. The corporation shall have authority to insure the...

Section 8 - Participation in Litigation; Influencing Legislation; Political Activity; Attorney Compensation - Section 8. The corporation shall not itself participate in litigation...

Section 9 - Financial Assistance to State and Local Programs - Section 9. The corporation shall, subject to appropriation or to...

Section 10 - Annual Report - Section 10. The corporation shall annually submit a complete and...

Section 11 - Audit - Section 11. The books and records of the corporation shall...

Section 12 - Legal Assistance Fund; Applications; Financial Statements - Section 12. There shall be established and set up on...