Court press releases 2023

News and announcements from the Massachusetts court system.

Press releases issued in 2023 by the Public Information Office of the Supreme Judicial Court.

December 2023

• Trial Court Chief Justice Jeffrey A. Locke to Retire (December 20, 2023)
• Honorable Tracy-Lee Lyons Appointed Chief Justice of the Boston Municipal Court (December 18, 2023)
• Honorable Michael D. Ricciuti Appointed Chief Justice of the Superior Court (December 13, 2023)
• Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Kimberly S. Budd Delivers 2023 State of the Judiciary Speech to the Legal Community (December 12, 2023)
• Trial Court Opens Family Treatment Court in Springfield (December 8, 2023)
• Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission Announces New Commission Member and Release of Annual Report (December 4, 2023)

November 2023

• Supreme Judicial Court Issues New Standards on Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health Conditions (November 30, 2023)
• Supreme Judicial Court Justice David A. Lowy to Retire (November 29, 2023)
• Trial Court Leaders Appoint Pamerson O. Ifill as Massachusetts Probation Service Commissioner (November 21, 2023)
• Massachusetts Trial Court to Celebrate 21st Annual National Adoption Day in Courthouses Across the Commonwealth (November 15, 2023)
• Supreme Judicial Court Appoints New Reporter of Decisions (November 8, 2023)
• Supreme Judicial Court Appoints Hon. Heidi E. Brieger as Chief Justice of the Trial Court (November 2, 2023)

October 2023

• Supreme Judicial Court Presents 2023 Pro Bono Committee Awards to Three Attorneys and a Law Student (October 25, 2023)
• Honorable Gordon H. Piper Reappointed Chief Justice of the Land Court by Trial Court Chief Justice Jeffrey A. Locke (October 5, 2023)

July 2023

• Trial Court Appoints Chief Officer of New Access, Diversity, and Fairness Office (July 26, 2023)
• New Interactive Web Tool Launched by the SJC Standing Committee on Lawyer Well-Being (July 24, 2023)
• Trial Court Issues Amended Child Support Guidelines Effective July 31, 2023 (July 20, 2023)
• Supreme Judicial Court Commences Search for Next Chief Justice of the Trial Court (July 18, 2023)

June 2023

• Honorable John D. Casey Reappointed Chief Justice of the Probate and Family Court by Trial Court Chief Justice Jeffrey A. Locke (June 29, 2023)
• Supreme Judicial Court Justice Elspeth B. Cypher to Retire (June 12, 2023)

May 2023

• Boston High School Students Celebrate Law Day at Supreme Judicial Court (May 25, 2023)
• 2023 Edition of the Massachusetts Guide to Evidence Now Available (May 18, 2023)

April 2023

• Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee Solicits Nominations for 2023 Adams Pro Bono Publico Awards and Submissions for Pro Bono Honor Roll (April 25, 2023)
• Supreme Judicial Court Justice Frank M. Gaziano Presents Clients’ Security Board’s William J. LeDoux Award to Attorney (April 12, 2023)

March 2023

• Student Justices Participate in Student Government Day Activities at Supreme Judicial Court (March 31, 2023)
• Massachusetts Trial Court to Honor Nine Women in Celebration of Women’s History Month at Chelsea Event (March 16, 2023)

February 2023

• Trial Court Chief Justice Jeffrey A. Locke Appoints Honorable Diana H. Horan Chief Justice of the Housing Court (February 24, 2023)
• Supreme Judicial Court Announces New Officers and Members of the Massachusetts Clients’ Security Board (February 22, 2023)

January 2023

• Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Kimberly S. Budd Calls for Increased Civil Legal Aid Funding (January 26, 2023)
• Peabody Essex Museum and Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Announce Return of Historic Salem Witch Trial Documents (January 12, 2023)

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Date published:	January 6, 2023