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Things are always changing in Juvenile Court—make sure you understand the significance of the changes and where they are leading. Hear different judicial opinions on delinquency and child welfare issues that impact your practice. Not all judges think alike, but this program gives you insight into their thought process; not only what they are thinking about—but also how they are thinking about it.

Take this opportunity to learn from an experienced panel of Juvenile Court Judges! They discuss how the criminal justice reforms impact the day-to-day workings of the Court. Learn how judges are interpreting the latest cases and initiatives.

No matter which agency you work for—DYS, CPCS, CAFL, DCF—everyone working with children and juveniles within Massachusetts benefits from discovering what Juvenile Court judges want you to know before you enter their courtrooms.

Agenda & Materials

• 2:00 pm – 2:05 pm

  Welcome and Introduction

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  J.W. Carney, Jr., Esq., J. W. Carney, Jr. & Associates , Boston
  
• 2:05 pm – 2:20 pm

  What steps must a judge follow in order to comply with Commonwealth v. Branigan, regarding the setting of bail? Walsh v. Commonwealth, 485 Mass. 567 (2020)

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  Hon. James Torney, Barnstable Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Yarmouthport
  Hon. Gloria Y. Tan, Middlesex County Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Cambridge
  
• 2:20 pm – 2:35 pm

  What must a judge consider in order to relieve a juvenile from registration as a sex offender? Ernest E v. Commonwealth? 486 Mass. 183 (2020).

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  Hon. Gloria Y. Tan, Middlesex County Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Cambridge
  Hon. Arose W. Nielsen, Administrative Office of the Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• 2:35 pm – 2:50 pm

  What are the recent developments of the law and procedures for C&P cases?

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  Hon. Arose W. Nielsen, Administrative Office of the Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Hon. Jay D. Blitzman, Massachusetts Advocates for Children , Boston
  
• 2:50 pm – 3:05 pm

  How can text messages be authenticated in order to be admissible against a juvenile? Commonwealth v. Lopez, 485 Mass. 471 (2020).

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  Hon. Susan V. Oker, Lynn Juvenile Court , Lynn
  Hon. Jay D. Blitzman, Massachusetts Advocates for Children , Boston
  
• 3:05 pm – 3:20 pm

  What is required before a juvenile can be involuntarily committed for mental health treatment? Matter of J.P., 486 Mass. 117 (2020)

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  Hon. James Torney, Barnstable Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Yarmouthport
  Hon. Susan V. Oker, Lynn Juvenile Court , Lynn
  
• 3:20 pm – 3:30 pm

  Break
• 3:30 pm – 3:45 pm

  What standard needs to be employed in juvenile transfer hearings? Commonwealth v. Ulla, 485 Mass. 219 (2020).

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  Hon. Jay D. Blitzman, Massachusetts Advocates for Children , Boston
  Hon. Susan V. Oker, Lynn Juvenile Court , Lynn
  
• 3:45 pm – 4:00 pm

  Must the court consider a target’s age and race in reviewing the basis for a stop by the police? Commonwealth v. Evelyn, 485 Mass. 691 (2020); Commonwealth v. Long, 485 Mass. 711 (2020).

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  Hon. Susan V. Oker, Lynn Juvenile Court , Lynn
  Hon. Arose W. Nielsen, Administrative Office of the Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• 4:00 pm – 4:10 pm

  What standard must the court apply for revocation of pre-trial probation, and what advice do you have for counsel in this situation? Commonwealth v. Preston P., 483 Mass. 759 (2020).

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  Hon. Jay D. Blitzman, Massachusetts Advocates for Children , Boston
  Hon. Gloria Y. Tan, Middlesex County Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Cambridge
  
• 4:10 pm – 4:20 pm

  What limits are there for a judge when a juvenile violates his conditions of probation? Commonwealth v. Leopold L., 96 Mass. App. Ct. 796 (2020).

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  Hon. Arose W. Nielsen, Administrative Office of the Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Hon. James Torney, Barnstable Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Yarmouthport
  
• 4:20 pm – 4:30 pm

  What is your best guess-timate of when the Juvenile Court will be able to conduct jury trials again?

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  Hon. Gloria Y. Tan, Middlesex County Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Cambridge
  Hon. James Torney, Barnstable Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Yarmouthport
  
• 4:30 pm – 4:55 pm

  Trial Advocacy Tips

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  Hon. Jay D. Blitzman, Massachusetts Advocates for Children , Boston
  Hon. Gloria Y. Tan, Middlesex County Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Cambridge
  Hon. Arose W. Nielsen, Administrative Office of the Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Hon. James Torney, Barnstable Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Yarmouthport
  Hon. Susan V. Oker, Lynn Juvenile Court , Lynn
  
• 4:55 pm – 5:00 pm

  Concluding remarks

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  J.W. Carney, Jr., Esq., J. W. Carney, Jr. & Associates , Boston
  

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