In late 2021, the Supreme Judicial Court and the Trial Court invited attorneys to complete a voluntary survey seeking feedback on procedures altered as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, such as remote depositions in civil cases, electronic signatures of attorneys and self-represented parties, email service in cases under Rule 5(b), remote administration of oaths, and electronic signatures of judges and clerks, and the use of videoconferencing in general. The Courts sought feedback from attorneys to allow review and consideration of the potential for continued use of videoconferencing post-pandemic. Findings from the survey are highlighted in this report.
Report of Massachusetts Attorney Survey on the Future of Virtual Technology in the Courts