Section 16. Sheriffs, by themselves or by their deputies may attend any session of the supreme judicial and superior courts in their respective counties, as may be requested by the chief justice of the trial court, and when required, meetings of the county commissioners. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, sheriffs shall not be required to supervise any officers for attendance on the various courts.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title VI - Counties and County Officers
Section 3 - Deputies; Appointment; Oath
Section 4 - Special Sheriff; Appointment; Oath; Bond; Powers
Section 5 - Special Sheriffs; Powers and Duties
Section 7 - Failure to Post Bond; Penalty
Section 8 - Suits on Bonds of Sheriffs
Section 9 - Copies of Sheriff's Bonds; Source; Use as Evidence
Section 10 - Suits Against Sheriff; Procedure for Satisfying Judgment
Section 11 - Duties of Sheriffs and Deputies; Service of Precepts
Section 12 - Duties of Sheriffs and Deputies; Service of Demands, Notices and Citations
Section 13 - Powers and Duties; Requisition of Aid
Section 14 - Service of Writs and Precepts After Removal
Section 15 - Service of Writs Against the Sheriff or Deputies
Section 16 - Attendance at Sessions of Courts
Section 21 - Traveling Expenses
Section 21a - Travel Vouchers or Other Verification of Travel Expenses
Section 22 - Accounting of Fees; Disposition of Funds
Section 24 - Transportation of Prisoners or Persons in Custody; Sheriffs' Duties
Section 25 - Transportation of Prisoners or Persons in Custody; Costs; Appropriations; Report