Section 16. If, upon a suit brought on such recognizance, the penalty thereof is adjudged forfeited, the court may, upon petition of a defendant, remit such portion of it as it finds ought to be remitted.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part IV - Crimes, Punishments and Proceedings in Criminal Cases
Title II - Proceedings in Criminal Cases
Chapter 275 - Proceedings to Prevent Crimes
Section 1 - Justices Keeping Public Peace; Security
Section 2 - Complaint of Threat to Commit Crime
Section 3 - Warrant to Apprehend Accused
Section 4 - Punishment; Recognizance to Keep the Peace
Section 5 - Commitment on Refusal or Neglect to Recognize
Section 6 - Discharge of Accused; Complainant Paying Expenses
Section 7 - Accused Paying Expenses; Commitment
Section 8 - Appeal From Order to Recognize
Section 9 - Witnesses to Recognize for Appearance
Section 10 - Proceedings on Appeal
Section 11 - Failure to Prosecute Appeal; Recognizance Remaining in Force
Section 12 - Discharge From Commitment Upon Giving Security
Section 13 - Recognizance; Breach of Condition
Section 16 - Remission of Portion of Forfeited Penalty
Section 17 - Right of Surety to Surrender Principal; Discharge From Liability; New Recognizance