Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 258D § 3

Current through Chapters 1 to 249 and Chapters 253 to 255 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 258D:3 - Civil actions; jurisdiction

A civil action brought against the commonwealth under this chapter shall be brought in the county where the claimant was convicted or in Suffolk county. The superior court shall have exclusive jurisdiction of all such actions. All civil actions brought pursuant to this chapter shall in all manner proceed by and be governed by the rules of civil procedure except as otherwise expressly provided in this chapter. Upon motion of the claimant, the court shall advance the proceeding for expedited discovery and a speedy trial so that it may be heard and determined with as little delay as possible.

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 258D, § 3

Amended by Acts 2018, c. 69,§ 117, eff. 4/13/2018.
Added by Acts 2004, c. 444,§ 1, eff. 12/20/2004.
See Acts 2004, c. 444, § 3.