Massachusetts § 33 - Fuel, bedding and clothing for prisoners
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 33 — Fuel, bedding and clothing for prisoners, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33. Fuel, bedding and clothing for prisoners
Section 33. The keeper of the jail and the superintendent of the house of correction in Suffolk county shall, at the expense of the county, provide necessary fuel, bedding and clothing for all prisoners in their custody upon charge or conviction of crime against the commonwealth, and shall present to the auditor of Boston a full account of their charges so incurred or incurred for necessary furniture for said institutions, which, upon the allowance thereof by the auditor, shall be paid by the county.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 33 cover?
Section 33 ("Fuel, bedding and clothing for 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.
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