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Learn more For information regarding criminal and civil proceedings before the Court, please call (617) 748-9152 or email [email protected] es Para Español Para obtener información sobre procedimientos penales y civiles ante el Tribunal, llame al (617) 748-9152 o envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] en For English

Clerk's Office Mission Statement

We, the staff of the Clerk's Office, are dedicated to providing access to an impartial forum the resolution of disputes, through prompt service to the Court, members of the bar, and the public. Our services include processing civil and criminal cases, maintaining records, assembling juries, disseminating information on the activities of Court, and providing other administrative and management support to the Court and its affiliates.

We take pride in working as a team, and pledge to:

  • Perform our duties with courtesy, respect, equality and fairness, in an accurate and knowledgeable fashion;
  • Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and ethics, in compliance with the governing rules and regulations;
  • Strive to improve the quality of our services, thereby promoting public trust and confidence in the judicial system; and
  • Encourage education and pursue training programs to adapt to the growing needs of the Court and the public, in response to technological advances and innovations in the law.
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