Massachusetts § 4C - Surcharge on filing fees
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 4C — Surcharge on filing fees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4C. Surcharge on filing fees
Section 4C. Any party entering a complaint, petition or other civil action in any court of the commonwealth, except small claims cases, in which an initial filing fee is payable, and to which a separate docket number is assigned shall pay to the clerk of said court a surcharge of $15 in addition to the fee otherwise required by this chapter. A party entering a small claims action shall pay a surcharge of $10. All such charges collected pursuant to this section shall be transmitted monthly by the clerk of court to the treasurer and shall be credited to the General Fund.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 4C
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 4C cover?
Section 4C ("Surcharge on filing fees") 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 § 4C?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 4C" (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 § 4C apply to my situation?
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