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Time standards and case management

Time standards and case management for court cases ensure the timely attention necessary to secure a just and expeditious determination of each case or claim. 

Each court sets its own time standards and case management procedures. This page includes specific standards and procedures for each court.

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District Court

Time standards for matters where a defendant has been detained pursuant to G.L. c. 276, § 58A (Administrative Regulation 26-1)
Criminal time standards (Standing Order 3-04)
Civil time standards (Standing Order 2-04)
Civil case management (Standing Order 1-04)

Housing Court

Time standards for cases filed in the Housing Court Department (Standing Order 1-04)

Juvenile Court

Time standards (Standing Order 3-25)

Land Court

Time standards for cases filed in the Land Court Department (Standing Order 1-04)

Probate and Family Court

Case management and time standards for cases filed in the Probate and Family Court Department (Standing Order 1-06)

Superior Court

Time standards (Standing Order 1-88)
Criminal case management (Standing Order 2-86)

Transcripts

Time standards for completion of transcripts in civil and criminal cases (Administrative Order 09-02)

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