Section 1–103. Tribunals and support enforcement agency of the commonwealth.

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Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 209D sec. 1-103

  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

(a) The probate and family court, the district court and the Boston municipal court departments of the trial court are the tribunals of the commonwealth.

(b) The department of revenue is the support enforcement agency of the commonwealth.