An Act requiring the relocation of the Cambridge District Court
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill directs the court administrator to move the Cambridge District Court from Medford to Cambridge by December 31, 2026. The court administrator must also submit a report outlining the relocation timeline to the legislature within 90 days of the bill’s enactment. This relocation is being mandated by the legislature.
Key provisions
- The court administrator will relocate the Cambridge District Court.
- The relocation deadline is December 31, 2026.
- A report detailing the relocation timeline must be filed with the legislature.
- The current location of the court is Medford.
- The new location for the court is Cambridge.
Who is affected
- Residents of Cambridge
- Residents of eastern Middlesex County
- Court staff at the Cambridge District Court
- The Executive Office of the Trial Court
- The Judiciary
Notable changes
- The Cambridge District Court is currently located in Medford and will be moved to Cambridge.
- This bill establishes a specific timeline for the relocation process.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Cosponsors
Patricia D. Jehlen
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