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Thursday, May 5, 2022
USDC accepting comments on proposed changes to Magistrate Judge Rules; District Court vacancies open for applications; Custody, Support, Parenting Time (209c) available to eFile

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USDC accepting comments on proposed changes to Magistrate Judge Rules

The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts is publishing for comment changes to Magistrate Judge Rules 3(15)(b) Dispositive Pre-Trial Motions and Prisoner Cases; Rule 8(b) Civil Cases; Rule 15(a) Emergency Magistrate Judge, and the deletion of Rule 17 Timing of Referral of Civil Motion; Rule 18 Transmittal of Papers to a Magistrate Judge; Rule 19 Record of Subsequent Proceedings; and Rule 20 Form of Referral.

The proposed changes may be viewed here.

Those wishing to comment on the proposed changes to the Magistrate Judge Rules for the District of Massachusetts may do so in writing or by email. All comments must be received on or before June 3, 2022, and should be addressed to rules@mad.uscourts.gov or to:

Robert M. Farrell, Clerk of Court
United States District Court
One Courthouse Way –  Suite 2-300
Boston, MA 02210

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District Court vacancies open for applications

The Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) has announced that applications are being accepted for District Court vacancies in the following counties:

  • Bristol County
  • Essex County
  • Hampden County
  • Worcester County
The application deadline is Thursday, June 2, at noon. Click here for application instructions and here to sign up for JNC notifications.
 

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Custody, Support, Parenting Time (209c) available to eFile

The Probate and Family Court has announced that parties can now eFile complaints for Custody, Support, Parenting Time (209c). 

Helpful information on eFiling for Custody, Support, Parenting Time can be found here

For more information on eFiling in the Probate and Family Court, click here