Archived Daily Court Updates January 11 - 15, 2021

Trial Court Launches eDelivery of Documents to Attorneys

• The Trial Court has launched eDelivery for the electronic distribution of documents and notices to attorneys. This new initiative is part of a larger effort to digitize court operations and transition over time to a paperless environment. eDelivery means that certain court-related correspondence and documents will be emailed to attorneys, rather than sent in paper through the mail. Learn more.

Trial Court Child Support Guidelines Task Force Seeks Public Comment

• To comply with the federally required review of the Child Support Guidelines, Trial Court Chief Justice Paula M. Carey has appointed a Task Force to review the Child Support Guidelines that became effective on September 15, 2017, as amended June 15, 2018. The public is invited to provide comments on the Child Support Guidelines for the Task Force’s consideration. Public forums will be held on January 21, 22 and 26, for oral testimony of up to 3 minutes per person. Written testimony or comments by email are also accepted. Learn more.

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Juvenile Court Updated Frequently Asked Questions

• Juvenile Court FAQs Related to COVID-19

Trial Court Departments Update Standing Orders

• Boston Municipal Court Second Revised[1] Standing Order 11-20: Court operations for the adjudication of summary process matters during the continuing COVID-19 state of emergency (revised January 15, 2021; effective January 19, 2021).

• District Court Second Amended Standing Order 10-20: Court operations for the adjudication of summary process cases under the exigent circumstances created by COVID-19 (amended January 15, 2021; effective January 19, 2021)

• First amended Housing Court Standing Order 6-20: Temporary modifications to court operations based on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and recent legislation affecting summary process cases (amended January 15, 2021; effective January 19, 2021)