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Comments sought on proposed amendments to SJC rules
An update to the Supreme Judicial Court's "Notice Inviting
Comment" section has been posted seeking comments on proposed
amendments to miscellaneous rules.
For a full listing of the notices, click here.
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Appeals Court launches electronic filing pilot project
The Appeals Court will launch an electronic filing pilot project
as of March 31.
The pilot includes all civil, non-impounded appeals subject to
review by a three-judge panel. A case initiation document (Civil
Appeal Entry Form), electronic payment of entry fees, and many
types of motions and other documents may be electronically filed
and served through the Massachusetts Court System Odyssey File and
Serve Site. In May, the pilot will expand to include the electronic
filing and service of briefs and appendices in all civil,
non-impounded panel cases.
Any Massachusetts attorney may register to participate in the
e-filing pilot. Before participating, all filers should become
familiar with the Interim Electronic Filing Rules for Pilot Courts,
the Appeals Court Order Concerning Electronic Filing Pilot Project
and the helpful training and guidance materials, which are all
located on the Appeals Court FAQ Guidance page.