Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 280 - Fines and Forfeitures
Section 9 - Fines Paid; Transfer to State Treasurer by Clerks of Courts in Suffolk County

Section 9. The clerks of all courts in Suffolk county, except those named in the preceding section, who are required to account to the commonwealth shall, on or before the tenth day of each month, pay over to the state treasurer and account, on oath, for all fines, fees and other money received by them in any criminal proceedings during the preceding calendar month remaining after the payments therefrom allowed by law.

Structure Massachusetts General Laws

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 4 - Criminal Prosecutions; Expenses Paid by Commonwealth; Waiver of Costs for Indigent Defendants

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

Section 14 - Default in Fine Payment; Commitment to Jail or House of Correction; Payment to Jailer or Superintendent

Section 15 - Quarterly Transfers to State Treasurer of Payments Received by Jailer or Superintendent; Account on Oath

Section 16 - Payment by State Treasurer of Expenses or Fees; Time Limit for Demand; Qualifications for Payment to Clerks of District Court