Trial Court Leaders, Elected Officials to Speak at Franklin County Justice Center Opening Ceremony in Greenfield

On Friday, April 7, Trial Court Chief Justice Paula M. Carey will host the opening ceremony of the Franklin County Justice Center. Read Full Article

Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Ralph D. Gants Calls for Increased Civil Legal Aid Funding to Help State's Most Vulnerable

At the annual Walk to the Hill event at the Massachusetts State House, Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Ralph D. Gants today urged an audience of hundreds to make the case to legislators for increased state funding of programs that provide civil legal aid to low income Massachusetts residents in need. Read Full Article

Press Release - Trial Court Security Department's Court Officer Training Academy Accredited by National Law Enforcement Accrediting Organization

The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies has awarded accreditation to the Trial Court Security Department's Court Officer Training Academy, recognizing that the Court Officer Academy has achieved professionalism standards and training in line with national law enforcement policies and best practices. The accreditation's duration is four years, during which time the Court Officer Academy must remain in continuous compliance. Read Full Article

Press Release - Trial Court Establishes Best Practice Principles in Criminal Sentencing

BOSTON, MA -- The Massachusetts Trial Court today announced that the four Trial Court departments with criminal jurisdiction have issued comprehensive criminal sentencing reports, including best practice principles to assist judges in developing individualized, evidence-based sentences that are intended to improve offenders' chances of success upon release, reduce recidivism, and better secure public safety. Read Full Article

2015-16 Massachusetts Superior Court Law Clerk Positions posted on the Trial Court website

The court is pleased to announce that the 2015-16 Massachusetts Superior Court Law Clerk Positions have been posted on the Jobs page of the Trial Court website. Read Full Article