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Courts in Massachusetts
- General Jurisdiction / Upper Courts
- Superior Courts - 14 divisions.
- Civil - tort, contracts, and real property rights.
- Criminal - felony.
- Limited Jurisdiction / Lower Courts
- District Courts - 69 divisions.
- Civil - tort, contracts, property rights. Small claims to $2,000.
- Civil - mental health and domestic relations.
- Civil - child support, custody, paternity.
- Criminal - felony, misdemeanor, drunk driving, domestic violence.
- Traffic, ordinance, and other violations.
- Juvenile
- Preliminary hearings.
- Juvenile Courts - 11 divisions.
- Housing Courts - 5 divisions.
- Civil - property rights. Small claims to $2,000.
- Criminal - misdemeanor.
- Ordinance and other violations.
- Preliminary hearings.
- Probate & Family Courts - 14 divisions.
- Civil - estates.
- Civil - child support, custody, paternity, adoption.
- Civil - marriage dissolution.
- Domestic violence.
- Land Court - 1 court.
- Civil - real property rights.
- Boston Municipal Court - City of Boston.
- Civil - tort, contracts, property rights. Small claims to $2,000.
- Civil - mental health, child support, custody, paternity.
- Criminal - felony, misdemeanor, drunk driving, domestic violence.
- Traffic, ordinance, and other violations.
Property Tax Records
Massachusetts real and personal property tax records are kept by the Board of Assessors office in each township.
Deeds and Document Recording
Massachusetts deeds and general document recording are handled by the Registry of Deeds in each county. Larger offices have separate divisions for recording. Records kept include deeds, mortgage documents, easements, powers of attorney, marriage licenses, and liens.
Vital Records
The Registry of Vital Records and Statistics collects, processes, corrects and issues copies of birth, death and marriage records that occur in Massachusetts. Information about divorces is also collected and maintained at the Registry. There are several functions that the Registry performs. Select your area of interest:
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