Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 262 § 4C

Current through Chapter 112 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 262:4C - Surcharge on filing fees

Any party entering a complaint, petition or other civil action in any court of the commonwealth, except small claims cases, in which an initial filing fee is payable, and to which a separate docket number is assigned shall pay to the clerk of said court a surcharge of $15 in addition to the fee otherwise required by this chapter. A party entering a small claims action shall pay a surcharge of $10. All such charges collected pursuant to this section shall be transmitted monthly by the clerk of court to the treasurer and shall be credited to the General Fund.

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 262, § 4C

Amended by Acts 2003, c. 26, §§ 500, 501, eff. 7/1/2003.