General Laws of Massachusetts (Last Updated: January 16, 2020) |
PART III COURTS, JUDICIAL OFFICERS AND PROCEEDINGS IN CIVIL CASES |
TITLE I. COURTS AND JUDICIAL OFFICERS |
CHAPTER 221A. THE MASSACHUSETTS LEGAL ASSISTANCE CORPORATION ACT |
SECTION 1. Definitions |
SECTION 2. Creation of corporation; purpose |
SECTION 3. Board of directors |
SECTION 4. Executive director; employees |
SECTION 5. Vice chairman, secretary and treasurer of board of directors; duties; bond |
SECTION 6. Powers of corporation |
SECTION 7. Compliance of recipients and employees with chapter provisions and rules, etc.; attorney responsibilities; non–English speaking clients |
SECTION 8. Participation in litigation; influencing legislation; political activity; attorney compensation |
SECTION 9. Financial assistance to state and local programs |
SECTION 10. Annual report |
SECTION 11. Audit |
SECTION 12. Legal assistance fund; applications; financial statements |