Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Highest court in the U.S. state of Massachusetts
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
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The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) is the highest court in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Established in 1692, it is one of the oldest continuously functioning appellate courts in the United States. The court is located in Boston, Massachusetts.
History[edit | edit source]
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court was established in 1692, making it one of the oldest courts in the United States. It was originally known as the Superior Court of Judicature and was renamed the Supreme Judicial Court in 1780 when the Massachusetts Constitution was adopted.
Structure and Function[edit | edit source]
The court consists of a Chief Justice and six Associate Justices, all of whom are appointed by the Governor of Massachusetts with the advice and consent of the Massachusetts Governor's Council. Justices serve until the mandatory retirement age of 70.
The SJC has both appellate and original jurisdiction. It hears appeals on a broad range of criminal and civil cases and has the authority to provide advisory opinions to the Governor and the Legislature. The court also oversees the operations of the entire Massachusetts court system.
Notable Cases[edit | edit source]
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has presided over several landmark cases, including:
- Goodridge v. Department of Public Health (2003) - The court ruled that the state could not deny marriage licenses to same-sex couples, making Massachusetts the first state to legalize same-sex marriage.
- Commonwealth v. Hunt (1842) - The court ruled that labor unions were legal and that striking was a lawful activity.
Current Justices[edit | edit source]
As of [current year], the justices of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court are:
- Chief Justice Name
- Associate Justice Name
- Associate Justice Name
- Associate Justice Name
- Associate Justice Name
- Associate Justice Name
- Associate Justice Name
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Massachusetts Court System
- Governor of Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Constitution
- Goodridge v. Department of Public Health
- Commonwealth v. Hunt
See Also[edit | edit source]
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