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Superior Court 30A Page

When you receive a final decision from a state agency, you may wish to appeal that decision further by seeking judicial review in state court. Many, but not all, complaints for judicial review are heard in Superior Court and governed by chapter 30A of Massachusetts General Laws. Below are helpful materials for seeking judicial review, including training materials, advocacy tips, links to state resources, and sample pleadings. 

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Overview of the Appeals From State Agencies Process in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Court System Self-Help Website
An overview of the procedures for appeals of state agency decions in Massachusetts.  Includes: Frequently Asked Questions about Appeals from Administrative Agency Decisions under General Laws ch.30A Administrative Appeals: Transcripts FAQ 30A Administrative Appeals Checklist 30A…

ABCs of Seeking Judicial Review of a MassHealth Board of Hearings Decision

MLRI
Attached is an updated guide on the process of filing a complaint for judicial review of a MassHealth fair hearing decision. Please contact Kate Symmonds (ksymmonds@mlri.org) if you notice any errors or have any tips for other advocates; and please be sure to check the court rules and statutes for…

30A Complaint & Memo of Law in PCA Case

Kate Symmonds, MLRI
This complaint seeks judicial review of the MassHealth Board of Hearings' final decision denying the appellant a fair hearing to contest a 50% reduction in her PCA hours because the reduction had been requested by  the  personal care management agency (PCM)  and approved…

L v. DCF

Carey, Superior Court
Successful 30A appeal of an adverse decision by a Department of Children and Families' Fair Hearing Officer. DCF charged the parents with neglect after they refused to comply with certain residential treatment facility policies related to reunification. The decision notes: "DCF is…