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209A Guidelines: General

Part of the Guidelines for Judicial Practice: Abuse Prevention Proceedings, published by the Executive Office of the Massachusetts Trial Court. Any guidelines that appear missing were intentionally deleted.

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Guideline 1:00: In General; Definitions
Guideline 1:00A: Subject Matter Jurisdiction; Eligibility for Relief
Guideline 1:01: Protective Purpose of c. 209A
Guideline 1:02: Due Process Considerations
Guideline 1:03: Procedural Rules; Discovery
Guideline 1:04: Court's Relationship With Local Advocacy Groups
Guideline 1:05: Public Access to c. 209A Case Files; Confidentiality of Records and Address Information
Guideline 1:06: Minors as Plaintiffs in c. 209A Actions
Guideline 1:06A: Minors as Defendants in c. 209A Actions
Guideline 1:07: Limited and Non-English Speaking Parties in c. 209A Actions
Guideline 1:08: Plaintiff Unable to Appear in Court
Guideline 1:09: Plaintiff in Court Without Venue
Guideline 1:10: Plaintiff in a Court Where There is No Judge Sitting
Guideline 1:11: Plaintiff’s Requested Order Will Contradict Existing Probate and Family Court Order

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