Supreme Judicial Court Appoints Chief Information Officer

The Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court are pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Duncan as the Judiciary’s new Chief Information Officer effective April 1, 2021. In this role Mr. Duncan, a technology professional with more than 20 years of experience, will oversee technology planning and implementation for the Massachusetts Appellate and Trial Courts. Most recently, he served as the Director of Information Technology for Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. Read Full Article

Superior Court Announces Publication of Model Jury Instructions

BOSTON, MA - Massachusetts Superior Court Chief Justice Judith Fabricant is pleased to announce the online publication of official, plain language Superior Court Model Jury Instructions. Read Full Article

Trial Court to Host Virtual Town Hall in Malden

On Thursday, March 11th at 12:00pm, the Massachusetts Trial Court, elected officials, and community partners will host a virtual town hall meeting for the Malden community to provide information on court services and community resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics discussed will include court processes, housing and homelessness prevention, substance use, and domestic violence. Read Full Article

2021 Edition of the Massachusetts Guide to Evidence Now Available

The Supreme Judicial Court and its Advisory Committee on Massachusetts Evidence Law today announced the release of the 2021 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

Supreme Judicial Court Issues New Order Regarding Jury Trials and Operation of Courts

The Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) today issued an updated order regarding the operation of Massachusetts state courts and courthouses during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The new order goes into effect March 1, 2021, and will replace the existing order issued on September 17, 2020. Read Full Article