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258E Guideline 3:04A: Court Action on Plaintiff’s Warrant Status

Part of the Guidelines of Judicial Practice: Harassment Prevention Proceedings.
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Guideline 3:04A

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 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).

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 plaintiff is before the court.

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Last updated: October 20, 2025

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