Court Press Releases 2026

News and announcements from the Massachusetts Court System.

Press Releases

Trial Court Awarded $25,000 Cummings Foundation Grant to Expand Community Engagement Through Civic Education, June 25, 2026

Statement from the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court on the Passing of Former SJC Justice Barbara A. Lenk, May 21, 2026

Supreme Judicial Court to Hold Special Sitting to Present Memorial to the Honorable Herbert P. Wilkins, May 11, 2026

Supreme Judicial Court Celebrates 35th Anniversary of Boston Judicial Youth Corps Program, May 6, 2026

Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee Solicits Nominations for 2026 Adams Pro Bono Publico Awards and Submissions for Pro Bono Honor Roll, April 16, 2026

2026 Edition of the Massachusetts Guide to Evidence Now Available, April 16, 2026

Supreme Judicial Court Appoints New Jury Commissioner, April 7, 2026

Supreme Judicial Court Announces Release of Revised Model Jury Instructions on Homicide, March 30, 2026

Massachusetts Judges to Visit Schools, Libraries, Senior Centers and Community Organizations As Part of Judicial Outreach Month in March, March 4, 2026

Supreme Judicial Court Announces Recent Appointments to Access to Justice Commission, January 22, 2026