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New Tool for Determining Innocence Takes Effect Today

Thursday, May 17, 2012
Today, as the Cradle of Liberty becomes the 49th state in the union to provide post-conviction access to scientific and forensic testing by right, the Boston Bar Journal publishes an article by Professor David M. Siegel of New England Law | Boston and Gregory I. Massing, Executive Director of the Rappaport Center for Law and Public Service, that spells out exactly how the new law will work.
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From Issue Spot: The Low Down on Judicial Salaries

Monday, May 14, 2012
Next Wednesday, May 16th, the Massachusetts Senate will release its proposed Fiscal Year 2013 budget. The Senate debate on the budget will begin the week of May 21st and the BBA is still pressing for more money for our justice system – in particular for our state courts and for civil legal aid. The need for increased funding and the impact of an inadequately funded judiciary have been described most recently here and here. Fundamental to the administration of justice – and an important piece of the justice system puzzle – is the full and fair compensation of our state court judges. Being able to recruit and retain the highest caliber of judges is an integral part of our ability to provide the highest quality of service to all people who use our courts.
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Administration of Justice Committees

  • BMC ADR Program
    The Boston Municipal Court/Boston Bar Association Alternative Dispute Resolution (BMC/BBA ADR) Program allows volunteers to use their ADR skills to help litigants at the BMC. There, volunteers provide both pretrial case conferencing and mediation. For more information, contact Stephanie Lee, Public Service Programs Coordinator at slee@bostonbar.org or 617-778-1914.
  • Court Funding Work Group
    The Section produces an annual report on funding for the Courts. To inquire about opportunities, please contact the Section Co-Chairs.
  • Steering Committee
    The leadership committee of the Section organizes programs and discusses policy. To inquire about opportunities, please contact the Section Co-Chairs.