Supreme Judicial Court

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is breaking barrier's once again. If you recall, Governor Charlie Baker, in late October, nominated Associate Justice Kimberly Budd to serve as Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court. Justice Budd became the second Black Chief; second female Chief and first Black female Chief of the state’s highest court, replace Chief Justice Ralph Gants who died earl

Governor Charlie Baker on Wednesday nominated Associate Justice Kimberly Budd to serve as Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court. According to a press release from the Governor’s Office, the nominee and her family joined Governor Baker and Lt...

The Supreme Judicial Court ruled on Monday that a trial court judge may extend pretrial holds on some defendants to protect the community and victims because of a delay in jury trials.

The following is a statement from District Attorney Andrea Harrington.

The Supreme Judicial Court issued an order Friday establishing guidance to criminal justice actors making determinations regarding incarceration in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office recommits to contributing to a culture of civility and consideration in the community that they serve.