Massachusetts § 30 - Forfeiture of bond
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 30 — Forfeiture of bond, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30. Forfeiture of bond
Section 30. If any neglect causes a forfeiture of the bond of a clerk or assistant clerk, the justices shall forthwith give written notice thereof to the treasurer having custody thereof, who shall thereupon cause suit to be brought thereon. The amount recovered in such suit shall be applied to the expense of making up the deficient records under the direction of the court in whose records the deficiency exists, and the surplus, if any, shall be carried into the account of such treasurer.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 30
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 30 cover?
Section 30 ("Forfeiture of bond") 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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