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Amendments to the Mass. Rules of Appellate Procedure

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Amendments to the Mass. Rules of Appellate Procedure

Effective March 1, 2019

The Supreme Judicial Court has approved amendments to the Massachusetts Rules of Appellate Procedure.

Order Amending Massachusetts Rules of Appellate Procedure 1 through 31

Reporter's Notes

Strikethrough Version Showing Amendments

The amendments include reference to new Trial Court Administrative Order 19-1: Transcription procedures for appellate review, also effective March 1, 2019.

Rule Changes and Invitations to Comment on Proposed Rules and Amendments

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