News and Noteworthy

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  (April 6) Trial Court and Trial Court Departments Issue Orders Concerning Court Operations and Implementation of Supreme Judicial Court Decision

  In accordance with the Supreme Judicial Court Order, effective April 6, 2020, Trial Court Chief Justice Paula M. Carey has issued Trial Court Emergency Administrative Order 20-7 to address court operations under the exigent circumstances created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read Full Article
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  Massachusetts Bar Examination Rescheduled - Exam will be held on September 30 and October 1, 2020

  (April 4) BOSTON, MA - The Supreme Judicial Court and the Board of Bar Examiners today announce that the July 2020 Massachusetts bar examination has been rescheduled and will be held on Wednesday, September 30 and Thursday, October 1, 2020 in Boston. Read Full Article
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  (4/1/2020) Trial Court Launches Help Line to Assist Court Users

  The Trial Court announced today the establishment of a Help Line beginning on April 2 that the public can call to ask general questions about their civil and criminal cases and help them navigate the court system while the court system remains closed to the public except for emergency matters. The Help Line will be staffed from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and can be reached by calling 833-91COURT. Read Full Article
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  (4/1/2020) Supreme Judicial Court Issues Order Restricting Court Appearances to Emergency Matters Until May 4

  In light of the ongoing and urgent public health concerns regarding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the Supreme Judicial Court today issued an order that continues to restrict the number of people coming to Massachusetts state courthouses. Read Full Article
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  Press Release: 2020 Edition of the Massachusetts Guide to Evidence Now Available

  BOSTON, MA -- The Supreme Judicial Court and its Executive Committee on Massachusetts Evidence Law today announced the release of the 2020 edition of the Massachusetts Guide to Evidence. The Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court recommend use of the Guide by the bench, bar, and public. Read Full Article