Massachusetts General Laws

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 40, § 36 (2026)

Keeper; powers; compensation; fees

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Section 36. Such keeper shall have the power of a police officer and shall receive the compensation to be fixed by the selectmen upon his appointment. For the expenses of detention and support of each person committed, shown by the officer's return to have been actually detained in the lockup, there may be charged upon the precept, if any, and paid to the town, not more than fifty dollars for each day or fraction thereof.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 2000–2006 · leading case: Rochleau v. Town of Millbury, 115 F. Supp. 2d 173 (D. Mass. 2000).

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Rochleau v. Town of Millbury, 115 F. Supp. 2d 173 (D. Mass. 2000). · cites it 5× “Rochleau also alleges that the actions of both the Town and the Chief violated the provisions of M.G.L. c. 40, § 36(b). Pending before this Court are motions by the Chief (Docket No.”

Commonwealth v. Pierce, 846 N.E.2d 1189 (Mass. App. Ct. 2006). “272, § 99, and G. L. c. 40, § 36. After a jury trial in the Quincy District Court, the defendant was convicted of both charges.”

— Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 40, § 36(b) — 1 case

Rochleau v. Town of Millbury, 115 F. Supp. 2d 173 (D. Mass. 2000). “Rochleau also alleges that the actions of both the Town and the Chief violated the provisions of M.G.L. c. 40, § 36(b). Pending before this Court are motions by the Chief (Docket No.”

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