Obtain Case Documents

COPIES OF DOCKET CARDS AND CLAIMS REGISTERS

Copies of official court dockets and claims registers are available overnight upon request. (Note that, as a matter of local practice, the court only dockets claims in ASSET CASES, i.e., cases in which it is anticipated a distribution to creditors will be made.) Copies cost 50 cents per page, payable at the time of pickup. Copies not picked up within three days of a request will be discarded. Note that the PACER terminal located on the public counter provides you with case and docket information (including claims registers, if applicable), and printouts may be obtained at 10 cents per page. For cases filed earlier than April 1, 1988, docketing is done on paper cards, rather than through the computer. You may review a paper docket and request a copy of a paper docket at the Clerk's Office.

COPIES OF COURT PROCEEDINGS:

Court Hearings - Hard Copy Transcripts; Copies of Audio Tapes and CD's

Electronic Court Recording is now used to record court proceedings in Boston, Worcester and Springfield.


BOSTON CASES:

To obtain transcripts of hearings conducted in Boston on or after January 4, 1993, or to obtain copies of tapes, direct inquiries as follows:

  • Hearings before Judge Hillman: Contact Mary Jo (617) 565-6070
  • Hearings before Judge Feeney: Contact Kaida (617) 565-5914
  • Hearings before Judge Bailey: Contact Mary (617) 565-7444

Transcripts of Boston hearings conducted prior to January 4, 1993 may be obtained from the court reporters. Contact Harriet Sears, tel. (508) 528-5567.


WORCESTER CASES:

To obtain transcripts of hearings conducted in Worcester, or to obtain copies of tapes, direct inquiries as follows:

  • Hearings before Chief Judge Boroff: Contact Laura (413) 785-6911
  • Hearings before Judge Rosenthal: Contact Leah (508) 770-8932


SPRINGFIELD CASES:

To obtain transcripts of hearings conducted in Springfield, or to obtain copies of tapes, direct inquiries as follows:

  • Hearings before Chief Judge Boroff: Contact Laura (413) 785-6911


SEC. 341 MEETING OF CREDITORS:

Contact the Office of the U.S. Trustee for information as to how to obtain a copy of a tape recording of a particular meeting. Generally these tapes are retained for a two year period.