Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 224 - Arrest on Mesne Process and Supplementary Proceedings in Civil Actions
Section 12 - Support in Jail; Discharge

Section 12. If the defendant or debtor while confined in jail on execution claims support as a poor person, the jailer shall furnish his support at the rate of one dollar and seventy-five cents a week, to be paid by the plaintiff or creditor, who in such case shall, if required by the jailer, either from time to time advance the money necessary for the support of the prisoner or give the jailer satisfactory security therefor. If the plaintiff or creditor neglects to do so for twenty-four hours after demand upon him, his attorney or the committing officer, the jailer shall discharge the prisoner.

Structure Massachusetts General Laws

Massachusetts General Laws

Part III - Courts, Judicial Officers and Proceedings in Civil Cases

Title II - Actions and Proceedings Therein

Chapter 224 - Arrest on Mesne Process and Supplementary Proceedings in Civil Actions

Section 1 - Definitions

Section 6 - Arrest of Debtor on Execution; Proceedings for Examination, Commitment or Discharge; Venue; Recognizance; Bail; Sureties; Liability for Escape

Section 7 - Surrender of Principal on Recognizance by Surety; New Recognizance

Section 8 - Recognizances and Bonds; Breach; Remedies

Section 12 - Support in Jail; Discharge

Section 14 - Supplementary Process; Application; Corporations and Certain Trusts; Service; Proceedings

Section 15 - Judgment Debtor; Examination

Section 16 - Dismissal of Proceedings; Orders to Produce Property or Make Payment; Failure to Obey Orders

Section 17 - Redemption of Property Transferred; Refusal or Acceptance of Transfer by Creditor

Section 18 - Contempt; Procedure; Effect; Appeal

Section 19 - Charges of Fraud; Procedure; Sentence; Appeal

Section 20 - Transfer of Property Pending Examination; Commitment for Contempt; Exceptions

Section 21 - Supplementary Proceedings; Dismissal; Discharge of Debtor

Section 22 - Habeas Corpus

Section 23 - Process Servers

Section 24 - Debtors of Commonwealth; Discharge

Section 25 - Debtors of Commonwealth; Examination

Section 26 - Debtors of Commonwealth; Appointment of Special Counsel

Section 28 - Persons Committed for Non-Payment of Tax; Manner of Discharge

Section 29 - Insolvency or Bankruptcy; Effect

Section 30 - Adjournments; Attendance of Witnesses