Address
24 New Chardon St, 2d Floor, Boston, MA 02114
- This page, Boston Court Service Center, is offered by
- Massachusetts Court System
Boston Court Service Center
Details
Overview
Court Service Centers help people navigate the court system. Centers are available to all court users without lawyers and there are no income or immigration status requirements. All of the services in the Court Service Centers are free, but there may be other fees associated with your case, such as filing fees.
Hours
In-person services
Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.; 2–4:30 p.m. and Friday, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Remote services (see Virtual Court Service Centers link above)
All Court Service Centers also provide remote services Monday–Friday. Connect with the Virtual Court Service Center for intake.
Parking
There is no public parking available at this location. Parking at your own expense is available in the vicinity of the courthouse at parking lots and garages and metered spaces on the streets.
Services
Court Service Centers can provide:
- One-on-one help filling out forms in certain case types
- Information about court rules, procedures, and practices
- Court documents and written instructions (some offered in multiple languages)
- Help in your preferred language
- Contact information for community resources, legal assistance programs, and social service agencies
- Computers with access to online resources that are available on a first-come, first served basis
Court Service Centers cannot:
- Give legal advice or represent you in court
- Help you if you have a lawyer
- Help you with trial preparation or discovery
- Tell you the status or predict the outcome of your case
Please note the following:
- Hours of operation reflect the times when staff are working with court users.
- In-person intake hours will close when capacity is reached; times vary daily based on volume and location.
