Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

In the Matter of an Impounded Case

July 8, 2024

Summary

The Supreme Judicial Court affirmed the single justice’s denial of relief, holding that the Boston Juvenile Court’s policy for filing and scheduling non‑emergency motions does not violate due‑process rights nor conflict with Rule 7(D) of the Juvenile Court Rules. The Court reasoned that the typical scheduling delay is modest and the rule permits each division to set its own procedures.