Congrats Chief Justice Lynda M. Connolly of the District Court
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Chief Justice Lynda M. Connolly |
Chief Justice for Administration & Management Robert A. Mulligan has announced the reappointment of Chief Justice Lynda M. Connolly to the District Court for a five-year term, in accordance with G.L. c.211B, §5. Chief Justice Connolly first was named Chief Justice in 2004 and has served the District Court since 1997.
Chief Justice Mulligan said, “I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Chief Justice Lynda Connolly. I am delighted that she is willing to serve another five years in this extraordinarily challenging role leading our largest court department. As Chief Justice, she has demonstrated significant energy and vision in the implementation of many management reforms, using performance-based measures to improve the effectiveness and responsiveness of the court.
Chief Justice Connolly’s impressive skills and abilities also have brought cohesion to this large organization of over 1,000 court staff. Despite the tremendous demands upon her as Chief Justice, she has willingly undertaken the additional responsibility of ably co-chairing the Trial Court Fiscal Task Force which has been of substantial benefit to the Trial Court in dealing with the present fiscal crisis.”
The District Court Department is comprised of 62 Divisions with 158 authorized judicial positions across the Commonwealth. The Massachusetts Trial Court includes seven court departments with 379 judges who deliver justice in 106 courthouses across the state. |
