News and Noteworthy

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  Jury Management Advisory Committee Issues Recommendations for Jury Trials During Pandemic

  The Jury Management Advisory Committee of the Supreme Judicial Court has issued recommendations on the resumption of jury trials in Massachusetts state courts, which have been postponed since March because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read Full Article
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  (7/28) Trial Court Awarded Two Federal Grants to Expand Court-Based Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services for Specialty Courts in Boston and Springfield

  Trial Court Chief Justice Paula Carey and Court Administrator Jonathan Williams today announced that the Trial Court has received two federal grants totaling $6 million from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to provide mental and behavioral health services within the Boston Municipal Court and the Springfield Drug Court. Read Full Article
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  Massachusetts Remotely-Administered ​Bar Exam Provides Opportunities for Bar Admission in Other States

  BOSTON, MA -- The Board of Bar Examiners today announced that it has entered into reciprocity agreements with seven jurisdictions for portability of scores earned on the Massachusetts Remotely-Administered Exam for Admission, to be administered October 5 and 6, 2020. Read Full Article
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  (7/23) Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee Announces ​New Pro Bono Honor Roll for Individual Attorneys, ​Solicits Nominations for Adams Pro Bono Publico Awards

  BOSTON, MA -- The SJC Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services today announced the creation of a new Pro Bono Honor Roll for individual attorneys. The Committee is also accepting nominations for the annual Adams Pro Bono Publico Awards. Read Full Article
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  Trial Court to Host Virtual Town Hall in Brockton on 7/22

  On Wednesday, July 22 at 12:00 p.m., the Massachusetts Trial Court, City of Brockton Mayor’s Office, Brockton Neighborhood Health Center, and the Brockton Enterprise will host a virtual town hall meeting for the Brockton community to provide information on accessing the courts, court services and resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read Full Article