Massachusetts § 32 - Interpreters and nonresident witnesses
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 32 — Interpreters and nonresident witnesses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32. Interpreters and nonresident witnesses
Section 32. District courts may allow reasonable compensation to interpreters for service rendered and to witnesses from without the commonwealth in criminal proceedings before them, which shall be paid by the commonwealth in the same manner as witness fees, and shall allow interpreters ordered by them to attend such proceedings before them but not called upon for service the sum of one dollar for each day of such attendance, which shall be paid in the manner aforesaid.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 32
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 32 cover?
Section 32 ("Interpreters and nonresident witnesses") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 32?
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