Massachusetts § 160 - Duties; quarters; clerical assistants
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 160 — Duties; quarters; clerical assistants, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 160. Duties; quarters; clerical assistants
Section 160. The council shall from time to time examine the laws and procedures relating to the correction and prevention of juvenile delinquency and the degree of rehabilitation of juvenile offenders, with a view to advising the justices of the juvenile courts of matters affecting juvenile behavior, and to revising the laws relative to the treatment and disposition of juvenile offenders. Said council shall be provided with quarters in the state house or in the state office building, and may appoint such clerical assistants as may be necessary.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 160
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 160 cover?
Section 160 ("Duties; quarters; clerical assistants") 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 § 160?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 160" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
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