Notice Inviting Comment

Proposed Appeals Court Standing Order

The Appeals Court proposes to adopt a standing order entitled "Standing Order Regarding the Filing of Certain Motions and Letters." The standing order will require litigants to file an electronic copy of designated motions and letters, and any oppositions thereto, all of which typically are filed after oral argument or the Appeals Court's decision.  In addition to continuing to file a paper copy, the filer will now provide the Appeals Court with a searchable PDF (portable document format) copy of the motion or letter, and any accompanying documents, either (a) on a CD-ROM or (b) by an email. The standing order applies only to cases entered on the Appeals Court's panel docket, and does not apply to petitions entered on the Appeals Court's single justice docket.