Framingham District Court
Located at 600 Concord Street, Framingham, Massachusetts, the Framingham District Court hears a wide range of civil and criminal cases. The court handles matters involving the following towns and cities:
- Ashland
- Framingham
- Holliston
- Hopkington
- Sudbury
- Wayland
The Framingham District Courthouse hears a large number of cases that arise out of traffic stops on the Mass Pike and other major roadways in the area. The Massachusetts State Police also have barracks in Framingham, MA and bring cases in Framingham District Court.
Clerk Magistrate Hearings in Framingham District Court
Depending on the nature of the offense, certain cases may go before the Clerk Magistrate at the Framingham District Court. Generally speaking, cases heard by the Clerk Magistrate involve civil and criminal infractions.
Civil Motor Vehicle Infractions (CMVI)
When appealing a traffic ticket, the case will first be scheduled for a clerk magistrate hearing. Following the decision of the clerk magistrate, both the appealing party and the police have the right to appeal the decision of the clerk to a judge. If an appeal on the civil moving violation is requested by either party, the case will be set for a Judge Appeal. At the appeal, a judge will make a determination as to responsibility. Some of the more common civil moving violations handled in the Framingham Court include:
- Marked Lanes Violations
- Following Too Close
- Speeding
- Junior Operator Citations
- Other Civil Motor Vehicle Infractions
Clerk Magistrate Hearing on an Application for a Criminal Complaint
Certain criminal charges may be heard by the Clerk Magistrate. Some of the more common charges include:
- Criminal Uniform Citations
- Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
- Driving to Endanger
- Leaving the Scene of an Accident
- Unlicensed Operation
- Driving with an Expired or Unregistered Vehicle
- Operating with a Suspended License
- Driving without Car Insurance
- Attaching Plates
Framingham District Court Arraignments
Other criminal charges, such as assault and battery, are generally scheduled for an arraignment rather than a clerk magistrate hearing. An Arraignment may occur shorty after an arrest is made or the defendant may receive a summons to appear for an arraignment in the mail from the Framingham District Court.
At an arraignment, the defendant is formally charged with the criminal defense. If the Commonwealth is requesting bail, that issue will be addressed at that time. Following the arraignment, the case will likely be set up for a pre-trial conference. If you have received a summons to appear in the Framingham District Courthouse or any other Massachusetts Trial Court, it is important to speak with a Criminal Defense Attorney as soon as possible in order to protect your rights.
Flat-Fee Framingham District Court Defense Attorney
At Caselden Law, our firm provides legal representation to clients on a Fixed Fee Basis. Our firm works tirelessly in order to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients. Whether you have been arrested, received a summons to appear, or have received a Massachusetts Uniform Citation, our firm will work tirelessly to best defend your rights in District Court.
Contact Caselden Law to speak with an attorney about your case. All initial consultations are free of charge.
Flat Fee Representation. Contact Us for a No-Obligation Case Quote.