Court Resources

Section 35 A Court Ordered Treatment: A petition for “the procedure for Commitment of Substance Abusers,” which allows family members concerned for the health and safety of their addicted relative to go to court's clinic and present the severity of the issue. If the court deems that the individual is in serious danger of hurting themselves or others, they will mandate that person to substance treatment, legally for 30 days. *This is an involuntary placement: Men sent to Brockton and Bridgewater — Women sent to Jamaica Plain, New Bedford, or Taunton.

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Adult Courts:

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Cambridge District Court
4040 Mystic Valley Parkway
Medford, MA
(781) 306-2715
Handles Cambridge, Arlington, Belmont

 

Chelsea District Court
120 Broadway
Chelsea, MA
(617) 660-9200
Handles Chelsea & Revere

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Malden District Court
89 Summer St.
Malden, MA
(781)-388-7500
Handles Malden, Melrose, Everett, Wakefield

 

Somerville District Court
175 Fellsway Ave.
Somerville, MA
(617) 666-8000
Handles Somerville & Medford

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Lynn District Court
580 Essex St.
Lynn, MA
(781) 598-5200
Handles Lynn, Marblehead, Nahant, Saugus & Swampscott

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Woburn District Court
30 Pleasant St.
Woburn, MA
(781) 935-4000 ext. 258
Handles Burlington, North Reading, Stoneham, Wilmington, Winchester, Woburn

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Lowell Court
41 Hurd St.
Lowell, MA
(978) 459-4101

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MA Bar Association – Section 35: Attorney volunteers can offer assistance with Section 35 filings (MA law that permits individuals to petition the courts to involuntarily commit an individual who puts themselves or other at risk due to their substance use). The individual can be sent to a treatment program for up to 90 days if a judge determines, following a hearing and a review of medical evidence, that there is a “likelihood of serious harm” to themselves or others.
Contact (844) 843-6221 or helpus@massbar.org

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Juvenile Courts:

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Cambridge Juvenile Court
121 Third St.
Cambridge, MA
(617) 494-4100
Handles Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Somerville, Wakefield

 

Chelsea Juvenile Court
120 Broadway St.
Chelsea, MA
(617) 660-9225
Handles Chelsea, Revere, East Boston, Winthrop

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Lowell Juvenile Court
89 Appleton St.
Lowell, MA
(978) 441-2630
Probation: (978) 441-3160

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Specialty Court Locations: Specialty courts are problem-solving court sessions which provide court-supervised probation and mandated treatment focused on treating the mental health or substance abuse issues underlying criminal behavior. Only a judge can refer to a drug court.

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Adult Drug Court:

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Charlestown

Dorchester

East Boston

South Boston

Cambridge

Malden

Chelsea

Lowell

Lynn

Newton

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Juvenile Drug Court:

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Fall River Juvenile Court

New Bedford Juvenile Court

Taunton Juvenile Court