Massachusetts § 6D - Superior court for county of Norfolk; criminal proceedings clerk
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 6D — Superior court for county of Norfolk; criminal proceedings clerk, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6D. Superior court for county of Norfolk; criminal proceedings clerk
Section 6D. The clerk of the courts for the county of Norfolk may designate, subject to removal by the court or by the clerk, one of the assistant clerks for said county, appointed under section five, to perform, under the direction of said clerk, the duties of clerk pertaining to the criminal proceedings in said court, who shall receive from said county, in addition to the salary paid to him as an assistant clerk under section five, a sum equivalent to ten per cent of the salary of the clerk.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 6D
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 6D cover?
Section 6D ("Superior court for county of Norfolk; criminal proceedings clerk") 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 § 6D?
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