What is the fee for filing a Single Justice matter?
Can the filing fee be waived?
How many copies do you require?
What are the service requirements?
Do you conduct telephone hearings?
Do you accept papers by facsimile?

1. What is the fee for filing a Single Justice matter?

The fee is a non-refundable check made payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for $315.00.

2. Can the filing fee be waived?

Yes. The filing fee can be waived upon a showing of indigency. You must file a motion to waive the fee and an affidavit in support of the motion.

3. How many copies do you require?

Only the original document is required.

4. What are the service requirements?

A certificate of service reflecting the mode of service is required for all papers filed. In original actions, the clerk will accept a certificate of service for complaints. A summons available for $.50, is not required.

5. Do you conduct telephone hearings?

Yes. For the convenience of the parties in distant venues or in emergent situations, a hearing by telephone is available.

6. Do you accept papers by facsimile?

Yes. In emergent situations, the clerk's office will accept papers by fax. However, it is required that the original papers be filed with the clerk's office.