Massachusetts § 16A - Unified session clerk; designation
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 16A — Unified session clerk; designation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16A. Unified session clerk; designation
Section 16A. The clerk of the superior court for criminal business in Suffolk county may designate, with the approval of the chief justice of the trial court, 1 assistant clerk appointed under section 5, as the unified session clerk to perform, under the direction of the clerk of the superior court for criminal business in Suffolk county, duties pertaining to the statewide unified session for trials and hearings relative to the determination of sexually dangerous persons pursuant to section 9 of chapter 123A. Such clerk shall receive, in addition to the salary paid to an assistant clerk under section 4, a sum equivalent to 10 per cent of the salary of an assistant clerk.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 16A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 16A cover?
Section 16A ("Unified session clerk; designation") 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 § 16A?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 16A" (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 § 16A apply to my situation?
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