Massachusetts § 8A - Annual accounts of deputy sheriffs and constables
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 8A — Annual accounts of deputy sheriffs and constables, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8A. Annual accounts of deputy sheriffs and constables
Section 8A. Each deputy sheriff and constable shall annually on or before the fifteenth day of April file with the county treasurer an account signed by him under the penalties of perjury of all fees and money received by him under the provisions of section eight for the service of civil process, or, if two or more deputy sheriffs and constables share such fees and money between themselves, they may file such an account jointly, provided that each shall subscribe the same under the penalties of perjury.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 8A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 8A cover?
Section 8A ("Annual accounts of deputy sheriffs and constables") 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 § 8A?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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