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2006 Massachusetts Code - Chapter 127 — Section 145. Discharge of poor persons from jails.
Section 145. Justices of district courts shall discharge from jail persons confined for the nonpayment of fine, or of fine and expenses, if they are of opinion that such persons are not able to pay the same or that it is otherwise expedient; but no fee shall be allowed to any person for such service.
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