Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission

MA ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION UPDATE August 25, 2020 We hope you are all safe and well.  We are pleased to share the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission’s 2019-2020 Annual Report. In addition, please mark your calendars for our 2020/2021 Commission meetings, scheduled from 3-5 pm on the following dates: October 26, 2020; December 17, […]

OCTOBER 26, 2020 COMMISSION MEETING The next Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission meeting is scheduled for October 26th from 3-5 pm.  RSVP here.  We will forward a zoom link in advance of the meeting. BREAKING NEWS ON EVICTION MORATORIUM: ACCESS TO JUSTICE IN ACTION! We are pleased to share a press release issued by Governor […]

Thanks to so many of you who expressed condolences on the tragic passing of Chief Justice Gants.  We will remember him for his dedication to access to justice, here and beyond.  We continue to mourn the loss of Chief Justice Gants as we move forward collectively with the work that was so important to him. […]

With profound sadness and a deep sense of loss, we write about the passing of our Commission Co-Chair, our leader, and our friend, Chief Justice Ralph D. Gants.  Chief Justice Gants’ contributions to the law, to society, and to humanity are broad-reaching and manifold.  Focusing on his work with the Commission, we share examples of […]

MASSACHUSETTS ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION UPDATE August 17, 2020 We hope you are all safe and well.  We are pleased to share information on an upcoming program with the Boston Bar Association.  One of the Commission’s priorities is to advocate for and prioritize racial equality and justice in our civil legal system to ensure that […]

MASSACHUSETTS ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION UPDATE June 22, 2020 Greetings: We are pleased to share a Press Release announcing the launch of the COVID-19 Pro Bono Portal, a collaborative, statewide tool connecting attorneys and law students to pandemic-related pro bono opportunities that serve low-income residents of the Commonwealth. Please share this exciting tool widely! Thank you! […]

MASSACHUSETTS ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION June 11, 2020 UPDATE   Greetings: We want to make sure you are aware of three new orders issued by the Supreme Judicial Court concerning: electronic signatures; humanitarian aid; and Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:03. Electronic Signatures The Supreme Judicial Court has issued an updated order authorizing use of electronic […]

MASSACHUSETTS ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION UPDATE June 4, 2020 The goal of the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission is to achieve equal justice for all persons in the Commonwealth.  As the Commission works in collaboration with the courts and other entities to promote access to justice in our civil legal system, we share the below […]

MA ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION UPDATE May 28, 2020 THE SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT MAY 26TH ORDER On May 26, 2020 the Supreme Judicial Court issued an order regarding the operation of Massachusetts state courts and courthouses in June during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The order will go into effect June 1, 2020, and replace the current order […]

MA ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION UPDATE May 15, 2020 Letter from Judiciary Leaders on Path Forward During the Pandemic On May 14, 2020, Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Ralph Gants, Appeals Court Chief Justice Mark Green, and Trial Court Chief Justice Paula Carey sent a letter to the members of the Bar to update them, […]