Massachusetts § 125 - Expense of support of prisoner transferred from one county to another
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 125 — Expense of support of prisoner transferred from one county to another, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 125. Expense of support of prisoner transferred from one county to another
Section 125. The expense of supporting a prisoner transferred from a jail or house of correction in one county to another, removed from the Massachusetts Correctional Institution, Bridgewater to a house of correction, or sentenced to a jail or house of correction in a county other than that in which he was convicted, may be paid by the county where he was sentenced. If the amount to be paid cannot be agreed upon by the county commissioners of the two counties, it may be determined by the superior court sitting in either county.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 125
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 125 cover?
Section 125 ("Expense of support of prisoner transferred from one county to another") 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 § 125?
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