Massachusetts § 53 - Court room and room for records; duty to provide
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 53 — Court room and room for records; duty to provide, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53. Court room and room for records; duty to provide
Section 53. The commonwealth shall provide and maintain suitable rooms for the use of the probate courts, ample fireproof rooms and suitable alcoves, cases and boxes for the safe keeping of all records, files, papers and documents, whether in physical or electronic form, belonging to the several registries of probate, and shall also provide all books necessary for keeping the records, and all printed blanks and stationery used in probate proceedings.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 53
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 53 cover?
Section 53 ("Court room and room for records; duty to provide") 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 § 53?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 53" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
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