Handbook  Glossary of Court Terms

We've compiled a glossary of terms so that you can be aware of specific words, phrases, and terminology used in the Massachusetts Court System.

Organization: Trial Court Law Libraries Massachusetts Court System
Date published: April 5, 2018

Overview

Court hearings and related functions carry specific vocabularies. Find definitions for court-related terms and phrases here, split by number and letter.

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