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Mass. General Laws c.221D § 9

Implementation by the Trial Court

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Added by St. 2026, c. 163, § 12, effective November 3, 2026

Section 9

The chief justice of the trial court may issue rules and notices to implement this chapter; provided, however, that the protections of this chapter shall apply regardless of whether the trial court implements rules or notices.

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Last updated: August 5, 2026

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