Massachusetts General Laws ch. 217 sec. 3C – Circuit justices; appointment; expenses
[ Text of section effective until July 1, 2023. For text effective July 1, 2023, see below.]
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 217 sec. 3C
- Probate: Proving a will
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
Section 3C. There shall be 11 associate justices of the trial court appointed for the probate and family court department who shall be and perform the duties of circuit justices in such counties as the chief justice shall from time to time designate, and when so assigned they shall receive from the commonwealth the expenses incurred by them.
Chapter 217: Section 3C. Circuit justices; appointment; expenses
[ Text of section as amended by 2023, 28, Sec. 62 effective July 1, 2023. For text effective until July 1, 2023, see above.]
Section 3C. There shall be 19 associate justices of the trial court appointed for the probate and family court department who shall be and perform the duties of circuit justices in such counties as the chief justice shall from time to time designate, and when so assigned they shall receive from the commonwealth the expenses incurred by them.