Massachusetts § 14 - Default in fine payment; commitment to jail or house of correction; payment to jailer or superintendent
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 14 — Default in fine payment; commitment to jail or house of correction; payment to jailer or superintendent, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14. Default in fine payment; commitment to jail or house of correction; payment to jailer or superintendent
Section 14. A person committed to a jail or house of correction in default of payment of a fine may pay it to the keeper of the jail or superintendent of the house of correction, and the warrant for his commitment shall designate the town where the offence for which the fine was imposed was committed and the uses to which such fine is payable by the officer receiving it.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 14
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 14 cover?
Section 14 ("Default in fine payment; commitment to jail or house of correction; payment to jailer or superintendent") 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 § 14?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 14" (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 § 14 apply to my situation?
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