There are 85 Courts in Massachusetts, serving a population of 6,789,319 people in an area of 7,800 square miles. There is 1 Court per 79,874 people, and 1 Court per 91 square miles.
The state of Massachusetts is ranked 42nd in Courts per capita, and 13th in Courts per square mile.
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Massachusetts Appellate Courts
Court Name: Massachusetts Appeals Court
Source of Authority: Statute
Place(s) of Session: Boston
Number of Judges: 25
Court Name: Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Boston
Number of Judges: 7
| Court Name | Source of Authority | Geographic Jurisdiction | Number of Judges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Boston Municipal Court | State Legislation | Statewide | 28 |
| Massachusetts District Court Department | State Legislation | Statewide | 136 |
| Massachusetts Housing Court Department | State Legislation | City or Town | 10 |
| Massachusetts Juvenile Court Department | State Legislation | Statewide | 40 |
| Massachusetts Land Court Department | State Legislation | Statewide | 6 |
| Massachusetts Probate & Family Court Department | State Legislation | Statewide | 47 |
| Massachusetts Superior Court Department | State Legislation | Statewide | 77 |
| Court Type | Geographic Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Drug Courts | Local |
| Mental Health Courts | Local |
| Veterans Courts | Local |
| Teen Courts | Local |
| Convicted Felons Disqualified | Yes |
| English Required | Yes |
| Residency Requirement | Circuit/District Resident: 6 Months |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Time Since Prior Jury Service | 3 years |