Newburyport District Court, Massachusetts
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Jurisdiction
This court holds the following jurisdiction:[1]
| “ | The District Court Department hears a wide range of criminal, civil, housing, juvenile, mental health, and other types of cases. District Court criminal jurisdiction extends to all felonies punishable by a sentence up to 5 years, and many other specific felonies with greater potential penalties, all misdemeanors, and all violations of city and town ordinances and by-laws. In civil matters, the District Court hears cases in which the damages are not likely to be more than $50,000, and small claims cases up to $7,000. The district court is located in 62 courts across the Commonwealth.[2] | ” |
Selection method
Judges of the Massachusetts District Courts are appointed by the governor with help from a nominating commission and confirmed by the Governor's Council. They serve until age 70.[3]
Qualifications
To serve on any of the limited jurisdiction courts, a judge must:[3]
- be a U.S. citizen;
- be a state resident;
- be a state bar member in good standing;
- have at least 10 years of legal experience and training.
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ Mass.gov, "About the District Court," accessed May 18, 2023
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Massachusetts; Limited Jurisdiction Courts," archived October 2, 2014
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First Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Massachusetts • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Massachusetts
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