(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

(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

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

Economic Rescue Package Becomes Law

On March 27 Congress passed and the President signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to assist individuals, businesses and state and local governments dealing with the economic impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. Read Full Article

Massachusetts Bar Examination Postponed

BOSTON, MA - The Supreme Judicial Court and the Board of Bar Examiners today announced that, due to the ongoing public health emergency arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Massachusetts bar examination will not be administered on July 28 and July 29, 2020 as previously scheduled. The bar exam has been postponed until fall, on dates to be determined. Read Full Article