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• Amended Superior Court Standing Order No. 2-86 --- Criminal Case Management - Effective September 7, 2004
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Jurisdiction:

The Superior Court has original jurisdiction in civil actions over $25,000, and in matters where equitable relief is sought. It also has original jurisdiction in actions involving labor disputes where injunctive relief is sought, and has exclusive authority to convene medical malpractice tribunals.

The Court has exclusive original jurisdiction in first degree murder cases and original jurisdiction for all other crimes. It has jurisdiction over all felony matters, although it shares jurisdiction over crimes where other Trial Court Departments have concurrent jurisdiction. Finally, the Superior Court has appellate jurisdiction over certain administrative proceedings.

Administrative Office Delivery Address:

Superior Court Administrative Office
Suffolk County Courthouse, 13th Floor
Three Pemberton Square
Boston, MA 02108
Tel: 617-788-8130
Fax: 617-788-8137

Administrative Office Personnel:

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