Court Officer Academy Student Court Officer Manual: Dismissal from the Court Officer Academy

Reasons for dismissal from the Massachusetts Trial Court Officer Academy.

The Trial Court Academy Chief Court Officer may recommend to the Director of Security that a Student Court Officer be dismissed from the Court Officer Academy. The reasons supporting a recommendation for dismissal are included in their report for consideration. If at any time the Chief Court Officer feels that a Student Court Officer threatens the life, safety, or well-being of any Training Staff or fellow Student Court Officers, or commits a criminal act, the Chief Court Officer is authorized to suspend a Student Court Officer from the Academy. The Chief Court Officer may forward a Student Court Officer’s name for dismissal to the Director of Security. Finalization of any decision to terminate a Student Court Officer from the Academy is contingent on review and approval by the Director of Security.

Date published:	January 2, 2023