Section 13. If a sheriff neglects to make such payment for thirty days, the state treasurer shall recover of him in contract the amount of such fines, forfeitures and forfeited recognizances, with interest at the rate of twelve per cent from the time he is held to have received the same and costs.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part IV - Crimes, Punishments and Proceedings in Criminal Cases
Title II - Proceedings in Criminal Cases
Chapter 280 - Fines and Forfeitures
Section 1 - Recovery of Fines and Forfeitures
Section 2 - Payment of Certain Fines and Forfeitures; Apportionment Among Beneficiaries
Section 3 - Proceedings to Recover Penalties; Appointment of Counsel
Section 5 - Appeal Briefs in Criminal Cases; Payment of Costs
Section 6 - Costs as Penalty for Crime; Expenses of Prosecution
Section 6a - Special Cost Assessments; Exemption
Section 6b - Criminal Assessments
Section 6c - Assessment Proceeds
Section 7 - Certificates of Fines Imposed; Delivery to State Treasurer
Section 8 - Transfer to State Treasurer of Fines Paid
Section 9 - Fines Paid; Transfer to State Treasurer by Clerks of Courts in Suffolk County
Section 10 - Payment of Witness Fees; Presentment of Certificate
Section 11 - Certification of Fines and Forfeitures; Payment to Commonwealth
Section 12 - Escape of Prisoner; Liability of Sheriff for Fines or Forfeitures of Prisoner
Section 13 - Failure of Sheriff to Pay Fines or Forfeitures of Escaped Prisoner; Remedy