Massachusetts § 19 - Suffolk district; appointment of messengers and other employees
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 19 — Suffolk district; appointment of messengers and other employees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19. Suffolk district; appointment of messengers and other employees
Section 19. The district attorney for the Suffolk district may appoint a messenger and such stenographers, telephone operators and other office assistants as in his opinion the interests of the commonwealth require. The compensation of any person appointed hereunder shall be paid by the commonwealth, and any such person may be removed by said district attorney at his pleasure.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 19
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 19 cover?
Section 19 ("Suffolk district; appointment of messengers and other employees") 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.
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