Section 3. In proceedings in the name of the commonwealth for the recovery of fines, forfeitures or penalties, the whole or any part of which do not enure to the benefit of the commonwealth, the court may, upon motion of the district attorney, appoint an attorney to conduct the cause under his direction; but such attorney so appointed shall have no right to control the cause or receive compensation from the commonwealth.
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