Massachusetts § 124 - Expense of support of prisoner transferred from correctional institution to jail or house of correction
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 124 — Expense of support of prisoner transferred from correctional institution to jail or house of correction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 124. Expense of support of prisoner transferred from correctional institution to jail or house of correction
Section 124. The expense of supporting a prisoner transferred from a correctional institution of the commonwealth to a jail or house of correction shall be paid by the commonwealth, if the prisoner was not originally sentenced from the county where such jail or house of correction is situated; but before payment the bills therefor shall be approved by the commissioner.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 124
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 124 cover?
Section 124 ("Expense of support of prisoner transferred from correctional institution to jail or house of correction") 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.
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