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About the Appeals Court

Learn about the Appeals Court

Are you interested in how the Appeals Court operates, what kinds of cases are heard, the Justices, or the Court's history? Here you will find an overview of the Appeals Court, information about the Clerk's Office, the Court's history and role in the Massachusetts Court System, biographies of current and former Appeals Court Justices, and more.

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Get Information About the Appeals Court Clerk's Office   Review Appeals Court Fees and Payment Methods  Purchase or Request a Copy of a Case Record or Oral Argument Recording   Appeals Court Case Statistics  Amicus Briefs  Appeals Court Policy for News Media Access to the Courtroom 

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