Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Ralph Gants Welcomes Recently Confirmed SJC Justices to the Bench

In remarks this morning from the bench of the Seven Justice Courtroom, Chief Justice Ralph D. Gants welcomed three recently confirmed Associate Justices to the Supreme Judicial Court on the first day of oral arguments at the John Adams Courthouse. 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

SJC Justices Approve Adoption of Uniform Bar Examination

The Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court have endorsed the recommendation of the Committee to Examine the Uniform Bar Examination (Committee) to adopt the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE), with an effective date of July 2018. The Justices also endorsed the Committee's recommendation that, beginning in July 2018, applicants for admission to the Massachusetts bar be required to complete a new local component program that will ensure that newly-licensed attorneys are familiar with key Massachusetts laws and procedures. The Court will appoint working groups to develop the Massachusetts law component and to prepare for the transition to the UBE. Read Full Article

MASSterlist: Massachusetts Morning Report

MASSterlist is a free daily newsletter edited by State House News Service that brings together all Massachusetts-related political stories in one place. Read Full Article

John Adams Courthouse Entrance/Exit change

Effective next Tuesday, July 5th, the back door to Somerset Street will now be closing at 4pm. This means patrons will only be able to enter or exit the library via the Pemberton Square entrance after 4pm. Read Full Article