Guideline 3:05A
If the court becomes aware, by means of the required check of the Statewide Registry of Civil Restraining Orders or the Warrant Management System (WMS) or otherwise, that a warrant for the plaintiff’s arrest is outstanding, the court should address the warrant before the end of the hearing. The District Court, Boston Municipal Court, or Superior Court may release the plaintiff on personal recognizance, bail the plaintiff under G.L. c. 276, §§ 29-30, or hold the plaintiff without bail and order the plaintiff transported to the court that issued the warrant under G.L. c. 37, § 24(a).
The Probate and Family Court may arrange to have the plaintiff transported to the nearest court with jurisdiction to address the warrant.
Commentary
If the court discovers any outstanding warrants, the judge should determine the appropriate action to take in view of all of the circumstances, including the seriousness of the case and the reason the party is before the court.
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