Many states, and the federal courts now rely largely on e-filing. This appears to be a step in that direction. Press release from the Court about e-filing Notice Inviting Comment Proposed Appeals Court Standing Order NOTICE The … [Read more...]
SJC issues Revised, Proposed/Draft Rules of Evidence 2/28/08
As some may recall, last year the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts issued a draft of "rules of evidence" for notice and comment. As some may not know, this state currently has no codified "Rules of Evidence." There are … [Read more...]
SJC reissues draft guidelines for notice and comment –
If you work with children, the cognitively limited, the mentally ill, etc. and they receive legal services, whether court appointed, guardians, etc. these guidelines, and which version is adopted will have a major impact in their lives. In … [Read more...]
Trial Court issues report on Reforming the Small Claims system – asks for comments
The Boston Globe did a special expose, called "Debtor's Hell", dated July 20, 2007 which is now archived.Here is an excerpt:She had reason to be stunned: The debt was at least five years old. And she'd never gotten notice of the lawsuit … [Read more...]
Our State has NO rules of Evidence! But a DRAFT SET is posted for notice and comment NOW
At any event, don't count on someone else to notice and comment for you.Again, all that is needed for a bad result is that YOU do not do your part.The deadline is October 5, 2007 - so there is time to participate. … [Read more...]
ANOTHER Opportunity to give Notice and Comment – this time on Judicial Conduct
The Supreme Judicial Court seeks comment on the Rules of the Commission on Judicial Conduct.For the Announcement, go to: http://www.mass.gov/...To get the proposed rules, go to:http://www.mass.gov/...Those who are silent, deserve … [Read more...]
TRIAL COURTS REQUEST INPUT ON NEW GAL STANDARDS
A Guardian Ad Litem may be appointed in custody and child welfare cases in several situations. They investigate, and report back to the judges, and often have a major impact on how a divorce is decided, or a child's life. In … [Read more...]
TODAY (2/15/07) The SJC has requested Notice and Comment on a Proposed Rule Change
URGENT: YOUR input is needed now!The Supreme Judicial Court has published a "Notice and Comment" TOPIC: Standards for Representation of children and others "under a disability"LINK TO NOTICE: http://www.mass.gov/...Three … [Read more...]