Massachusetts § 7 - Custody and control of papers and documents
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 7 — Custody and control of papers and documents, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7. Custody and control of papers and documents
Section 7. The recorder shall be under the direction of the chief justice of the land court division and shall have the custody and control of all papers and documents filed with him in any complaint for registration, action or proceeding in said court, and shall carefully number and index them. Said papers and documents may be kept in Boston in the recorder's office, which shall be near the land court, or may be electronically maintained by the recorder's office. He may, with the approval of the chief justice of the land court department, employ necessary assistants and messengers.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 7
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 7 cover?
Section 7 ("Custody and control of papers and documents") 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 § 7?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 7" (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 § 7 apply to my situation?
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