Massachusetts § 164 - County commissioners; aid to prisoners
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 164 — County commissioners; aid to prisoners, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 164. County commissioners; aid to prisoners
Section 164. The county commissioners may provide a prisoner released from prison with such amount of money as in their opinion can be wisely used to encourage his reformation, or they may pay it to a suitable person designated by them to be used for such prisoner.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 164
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 164 cover?
Section 164 ("County commissioners; aid to prisoners") 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 § 164?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 164" (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 § 164 apply to my situation?
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