News and Noteworthy

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  Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee Solicits Nominations for 2024 Adams Pro Bono Publico Awards and Submissions for Pro Bono Honor Roll

  The Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services today announced that it is seeking nominations for the 2024 Adams Pro Bono Publico Awards. Named for attorneys John Adams and John Quincy Adams, the Adams Awards honor Massachusetts lawyers, law students, law firms, and legal organizations that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to providing pro bono services for the benefit of individuals of limited means. Read Full Article
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  Trial Court Launches Family Treatment Courts in the Juvenile Court (3/13)

  The Massachusetts Trial Court today marked the statewide launch of Family Treatment Court sessions in the Juvenile Court with an event in the Great Hall of the John Adams Courthouse. These new court sessions will address the critical needs of families with cases in the Juvenile Court statewide where substance use is a contributing factor in the case. Read Full Article
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  At Ceremonial Swearing In, Supreme Judicial Court Justice Dewar Says She “Will Never Be Going It Alone”

  "I'm honored and proud to swear in Bessie Dewar to the state's highest court," said Governor Healey. "Justice Dewar has a distinguished career in law and public service, she brings people together, and she puts justice and the rule of law at the center of her decision making. I'm grateful to the Governor’s Council for approving her nomination, and I look forward to seeing all she will accomplish in this new role." Read Full Article
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  Honorable Elizabeth N. Dewar to be Ceremonially Sworn In by Governor Healey as Associate Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

  On January 29, 2024, Governor Maura Healey will deliver a ceremonial administration of the Oath of Office in the Great Hall of the John Adams Courthouse, swearing in the Honorable Elizabeth N. Dewar as Associate Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court. Justice Dewar was administered the official oath on January 16, 2024. Read Full Article
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  Trial Court Awarded Federal Grant For Substance Use Disorder Treatment

  Trial Court Chief Justice Heidi E. Brieger and Trial Court Administrator Thomas G. Ambrosino today announced that the Trial Court has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice that will be used to pilot an initiative in Chicopee District Court and Holyoke District Court to connect court-involved individuals with substance use disorders to treatment and recovery services. Read Full Article
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  Trellis: Search state court dockets

  Happy New Year! We are pleased to announce that our search for a state court docket database is over. We found one that has robust offerings of Massachusetts state court dockets AND allows Social Law Library members remote access. Read Full Article