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Section 1Housing court department; composition; definitions
Section 2Superior and general jurisdiction; presumption; processes
Section 3Concurrent jurisdiction; powers of superior court department; enforcement authority
Section 4Sittings of court
Section 5Time for transaction of business
Section 6Seal
Section 7Rules and forms of procedure
Section 8Justices; appointment; disputes between justices and clerks; appeals; removal
Section 8AAdministrative head; chief justice authority and responsibility; term; removal
Section 8BDeputy court administrator
Section 9Clerks; appointment; disputes between justices and clerks
Section 9ASalaries of clerks and assistant clerks; practice of law
Section 10Temporary clerks
Section 11Assistant clerks
Section 12Oath of office of clerks
Section 13Bond of clerks
Section 14Powers and duties of clerks
Section 15Court officers
Section 16Housing specialists
Section 17Practice of law by clerks or housing specialists
Section 18Recording system; procurement of law books, stationery, etc.
Section 19Commencement of proceedings; fees; non-willful offense deemed non-criminal
Section 20Transfer of civil actions
Section 21Trial without jury; exception; report of inspector as prima facie evidence
Section 22Entry of judgment or order
Section 23Bond of receiver