Massachusetts § 155 - Clerks of courts
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 155 — Clerks of courts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 155. Clerks of courts
Section 155. At the biennial state election in nineteen hundred and twenty-two, and in every sixth year thereafter, the clerk of the courts in counties other than Suffolk, and in Suffolk the clerk of the supreme judicial court for that county and the clerks of the superior court for civil and for criminal business therein, shall be chosen by the voters of their respective counties.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 155
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 155 cover?
Section 155 ("Clerks of courts") 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 § 155?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 155" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 155 apply to my situation?
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