Mass. R. App. P. 23

As amended through May 7, 2024
Rule 23 - Notice of Decision; Issuance of Rescript; Stay of Rescript
(a) The clerk of the appellate court shall send to all parties copies of or a link to the rescript and the decision, if one was written, on the day the decision is released.
(b) The rescript and the decision of the appellate court shall issue to the lower court 28 days after the date of the decision unless the time is shortened or enlarged by order, except as provided by Rule 23(c).
(c) The issuance of the rescript will automatically be stayed, unless otherwise ordered by the appellate court, by the timely filing of:
(1) a motion for reconsideration or modification pursuant to Rule 27; or
(2) an application for further appellate review pursuant to Rule 27.1. The rescript shall issue forthwith after both the disposition of any motions for reconsideration or modification and the denial of any applications for further appellate review, unless the appellate court or a single justice orders otherwise. If an application for further appellate review is granted, the rescript of the Appeals Court shall not issue to the lower court.

Mass. R. App. P. 23

Amended effective 2/24/1975; amended October 31, 2018, effective 3/1/2019.