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星期三, 1月 04, 2017

Governor Baker Nominates Michaela C. Stewart to the Juvenile Court

Governor Baker Nominates Michaela C. Stewart to the Juvenile Court

BOSTON – Governor Charlie Baker has nominated Michaela C. Stewart, an attorney dedicated to child welfare and juvenile law, to serve as an Associate Justice of the Juvenile Court.

“Michaela Stewart is a well-respected attorney with experience representing both parents and children before the Commonwealth’s juvenile and probate and family courts,” said Governor Baker. “I am pleased to nominate such a passionate advocate for the Governor’s Council’s consideration.”

“Michaela Stewart has dedicated her career to making a difference in the lives ofchildren,” said Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. “If confirmed, I am confident that she will have a meaningful impact on the children and families that will appear before her and that she will always be mindful of the safety of the children involved.”

The Juvenile Court Department is a statewide court with jurisdiction over civil and criminal matters including delinquencies, youthful offender cases, care and protections and children requiring assistance cases.   The Juvenile Court has 41 judges, including the Chief Justice, in over 40 locations. 

If confirmed by the Governor’s Council Attorney Stewart will take the Boston seat vacated by the retirement of Honorable Marjory A. German.
For more information about the Juvenile Court, please visit:http://www.mass.gov/courts/court-info/trial-court/juv/

Judicial nominations are subject to the advice and consent of the Governor’s Council. Applicants for judicial openings are reviewed by the Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) and recommended to the governor. Governor Baker established the JNC in February, 2015 pursuant to Executive Order 558, a non-partisan, non-political Commission composed of volunteers from a cross-section of the Commonwealth's diverse population to screen judicial applications. Twenty-one members were later appointed to the JNC in April, 2015.

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