Pretrial Holds on Some Defendants May be Extended
The Supreme Judicial Court ruled on Monday that a trial court judge may extend pretrial holds on some defendants to protect the community and victims because of a delay in jury trials.
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Berkshire DA Petitions SJC To Uphold Protections For Victims
Harrington will argue an appeal in the Supreme Judicial Court Wednesday, which will establish pretrial detention guidelines in light of the Trial Court’s suspension of jury trials.
Jury Trials on Hold in Mass Until September
In an article posted to the Berkshire Eagle website, jury trails in Mass will not resume until September. Quoting a release by the Supreme Judicial Court, a jury will not be seated until at least September 8th. Civil bench and in-person criminal trails are on hold until July 1st...
Berkshire DA’s Office Statement On SJC Motion
The following is a statement from District Attorney Andrea Harrington.
Berkshire DA’s Office Statement On SJC Covid-19 Order
The Supreme Judicial Court issued an order Friday establishing guidance to criminal justice actors making determinations regarding incarceration in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.