Mass. Juv. Ct. R. 12
As amended through October 3, 2024
At the conclusion of the temporary custody hearing in a care and protection case, if not before, a judge shall be assigned to that case in accordance with procedures established by the Chief Justice of the Juvenile Court. Nothing in this rule shall preclude changing the assignment of a case to, or matters being heard by, a different judge for good cause.
Mass. Juv. Ct. R. 12