Municipal
Boston Municipal Court Department - Boston, MA
City / Municipal Level
160 Years of Public Service (Est. 1866)
24 New Chardon St, Boston, Massachusetts 02114
Boston Municipal Court Central Division
Jurisdiction and Services
The Boston Municipal Court (BMC) Central Division serves as a primary judicial forum for the City of Boston, handling a wide array of criminal and civil matters. As a key component of the Massachusetts Trial Court system, this department has jurisdiction over criminal offenses including misdemeanors, violations of city ordinances, and felonies punishable by a sentence of up to five years. The Civil Division manages contract and tort actions, small claims cases (up to $7,000), summary process (eviction) cases, and supplementary process proceedings. Additionally, the court presides over mental health matters, abuse prevention orders, and appeals from certain government agency actions. đď¸âď¸
Location and Administration
Located within the Edward W. Brooke Courthouse, the Central Division operates alongside other specialty courts, creating a centralized hub for legal services in downtown Boston. The facility provides access to the Clerk-Magistrate's Office, the Probation Department, and the Court Service Center, which offers assistance to self-represented litigants. Visitors should be aware that this is a busy urban court handling a high volume of cases daily. đď¸đ¨u200dâď¸
- Small Claims: Expedited handling of disputes involving limited monetary damages.
- Restraining Orders: Emergency processing for abuse and harassment prevention orders.
- Case Search: Public access terminals are available for reviewing docket information.
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Location & Access
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24 New Chardon St
Boston, Massachusetts 02114
Parking & Accessibility
Paid Parking Garage Metered Street Parking Wheelchair Accessible Entrance Elevators Available ADA Compliant Restrooms Near Subway / Metro Near Bus Route / Stop
Public Transit Lines
Stop: Bowdoin (Line: Blue), Stop: Haymarket (Lines: Green, Orange, Bus 92, 93), Stop: North Station (Commuter Rail)
Security & Dress Code
Airport-Style Screening Valid Photo ID Required All Bags Subject to Search No Weapons No Pepper Spray / Mace No Sharp Objects No Smartwatches / Laptops No Cameras or Recording No Outside Food or Drink Business / Professional Attire
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