Mass. R. App. P. 24

As amended through February 29, 2024
Rule 24 - Justices' Participation
(a) Other Justices May Participate Without Reargument. Whenever the justices before whom a case has been heard so desire, others of the justices may be called in to take part in the decision, upon a review of the record and briefs, and the recording of any oral argument, without reargument.
(b) Replacement of Justices. If a justice who has participated in a case becomes unable to participate further, then the Chief Justice of the appellate court may substitute another justice.
(c) Justice May Review Own Ruling in Certain Cases. No justice shall sit on the hearing of any proceeding in the nature of a review of any judgment, decree, order, or ruling made by that justice; provided, however, that this shall not apply where it is necessary to secure a quorum or where the other justices of the court shall be equally divided in opinion.

Mass. R. App. P. 24

Amended October 31, 2018, effective 3/1/2019.