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Mass. S.J.C. R. 1:12
Rule relative to the disposal of stenographic notes of testimony taken in the courts of the Commonwealth
Rule 1:12
Stenographic notes of testimony made in any court of the Commonwealth in accordance with any provisions of law may be destroyed by the lawful custodian thereof after the expiration of six years from the date when such notes were taken; provided, however, that this rule shall not apply to notes of which a transcript shall have been ordered and not completed, or to notes as to which the court in which they were taken shall otherwise order.
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- 2026-09-17
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- 2026-09-16
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