Court Officer Academy Student Court Officer Manual: Outside Contact

Visitation and telephone use guidelines for the Massachusetts Trial Court Officer Academy.

Visitation

Student Court Officers are prohibited from having visitors while attending the Massachusetts Trial Court Officer Academy. In extenuating circumstances only, an exception may be authorized by the Director of Security or the Chief Court Officer.

Telephone Use

Student Court Officers will be allowed the use of the telephone during off duty hours. A staff member may authorize expanded use of the telephone for personal and family emergencies. Cellular phones shall remain secured in Student Court Officers' rooms or vehicles, unless otherwise authorized. Only emergency calls or calls of an urgent nature will be received for Student Court Officers. Emergency or urgent calls may be placed to the Group Liaison cell phone at [phone].

Date published:	January 2, 2023