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258E Guidelines: Hearings After Notice

Part of the Guidelines for Judicial Practice: Harassment Prevention Proceedings, published by the Executive Office of the Massachusetts Trial Court.

Issued October 2025

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Guideline 5:00: Scheduling Hearings After Notice
Guideline 5:00A: Public Nature of Hearing After Notice
Guideline 5:01: Conduct of Hearings After Notice When Both Parties Appear: General
Guideline 5:01A: Venue: Objection
Guideline 5:01B: Personal Jurisdiction: Objection
Guideline 5:02: Role of Advocates at Hearings After Notice
Guideline 5:03: Rules of Evidence
Guideline 5:04: Standard and Burden of Proof
Guideline 5:05: Failure of the Defendant to Appear
Guideline 5:06: Failure of the Plaintiff to Appear
Guideline 5:07: Court Action on Parties’ Warrant Status
Guideline 5:08: Request by the Plaintiff to Terminate Harassment Prevention Order

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