North End Neighborhood, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Crime Index
The North End neighborhood in Boston, Suffolk County, is still reminiscent of Italian influence, despite modern changes. The neighborhood is considered one of the safest neighborhoods in Boston. Violent and property crime rates in the North-end neighborhood are much lower per 100,000 residents compared to the national average and its crime rate has not witnessed a significant surge in recent times.
Suffolk County Superior Court
The Suffolk County Superior Court has original jurisdiction over some civil and criminal matters and exclusive jurisdiction over first-degree murder cases. Matters over which the court has original jurisdiction include civil actions involving over $50,000, civil actions with a plea for equitable relief, and all criminal matters. In 2019, the court had 1,451 criminal case entries.
Suffolk County Superior Court
Suffolk County Courthouse
3 Pemberton Square
Boston, MA, 02108
Email: Suffolkcivil.clerksoffice@jud.state.ma.us (Civil Clerk’s Office)
Email: Suffolkcriminal.clerksoffice@jud.state.ma.us (Criminal Clerk’s Office)
Phone: (617) 788-8110, (617) 788-7769 (ADA Accessibility)
Fax: (617) 788-8137, (617) 788-7798 (ADA Accessibility)
Phone: 1-800-THE-JURY (843-5879) (Office of Jury Commissioner)
TTY: 1-800-328-3202 (Office of Jury Commissioner)
Email: JurorHelp@jud.state.ma.us (Office of Jury Commissioner)
Court’s Business Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
The Suffolk County Superior Court is open for limited in-person business. The court has categorized some cases into virtual and in-person hearings and only specific people can visit the courthouse.
Central Division, Boston Municipal Court
The Central Division of the Boston Municipal Court hears certain civil and criminal matters. Such civil matters include small claims for not more than $7,000, violations of cities or towns ordinances and bylaws, contract and tort actions with a recovery limit of $50,000, among others. Felonies with a maximum of a five-year sentence and felonies and misdemeanors with punishments below a state prison sentence may also be brought before the court.
Central Division, Boston Municipal Court
24 New Chardon Street
Edward W. Brooke Courthouse
Boston, MA, 02114
Phone: (617) 788-8600
Phone: (617) 788-8426 (Probation Department)
Fax: (617) 788-8465
Fax: (617) 788-8432 (Probation Department)
Email: bmccentral@jud.state.ma.us
Phone: (617) 788-8668, (617) 788-8772 (ADA Accessibility)
Fax: (617) 788-8465, (617) 788-8747 (ADA Accessibility)
Phone: 1-800-THE-JURY (843-5879) (Office of Jury Commissioner)
TTY: 1-800-328-3202 (Office of Jury Commissioner)
Email: JurorHelp@jud.state.ma.us (Office of Jury Commissioner)
Court’s Business Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
The Central Division of the Boston Municipal Court is open for limited purposes and only handles specific matters in-person.
Eastern Housing Court
The Eastern Housing Court handles matters involving the use of residential property, including property damage claims, discrimination claims, eviction cases, among others. Generally, the court also handles matters that involve the welfare, health, and safety of the owner or occupant of a residential building.
Eastern Housing Court
24 New Chardon Street
Boston, MA, 02114
Phone: (617) 788-8485 (Clerk’s Office)
Phone: (617) 788-6233 (Housing Specialist Department)
Email: EasternHousingCourt@jud.state.ma.us
Phone: (617) 788-6547 (ADA Accessibility)
Phone: (800) 843-5879 (Office of Jury Commissioner)
Court’s Business Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
The Eastern Housing Court currently handles most court business virtually. The court has Virtual Front Counters to assist parties and counsels. For inquiries and assistance, parties may connect with the Clerk’s Office virtual front counter or the Housing Specialist virtual front counter.
According to the Housing Court Department records for the 2019 fiscal year, the Eastern Housing Court had 445 criminal case entries.
Massachusetts Land Court
The Massachusetts Land Court serves the North End neighborhood. The court has exclusive original jurisdiction over the registration of title to land and connected disputes. Also, the court has concurrent jurisdiction over some actions, such as petitions for partitions of real estate.
Massachusetts Land Court is located at
3 Pemberton Square
Boston, MA, 02108
Phone: (617) 788-7470 (Recorder’s Office and Virtual Recorder’s Office)
Email: LandCourt.Title@jud.state.ma.us (Land Court Title Examination Department)
Email: LandCourt.Survey@jud.state.ma.us (Land Court Survey Department)
Email: LandCourt.Emergency@jud.state.ma.us (Land Court Emergency)
Phone: (617) 788-7474 (ADA Accessibility)
Fax: (617) 788-8953 (ADA Accessibility)
Court’s Business Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
The Massachusetts Land Court is open for limited purposes and the court handles most court business virtually. Drop-in visits to the Recorder’s Office must either be for an emergency case or a pre-scheduled appointment. The court also has a Virtual Recorder’s Office (VRO) to assist parties with the court’s virtual processes and inquiries on in-person visits to the Recorder’s Office. The VRO is available between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, excluding legal holidays.
Boston Juvenile Court
The Suffolk County Juvenile Court in Boston receives cases on delinquency, harassment, care, and protection, among others.
Suffolk County Juvenile Court - Boston
Edward W. Brooke Courthouse
24 New Chardon Street
PO Box 9663
Boston, MA, 02114
Phone: (617) 788-8525 (Clerk’s Office)
Phone: (617) 788-8571 (Probation Department)
Fax: (617) 788-8991 (Clerk’s Office)
Fax: (617) 788-8972 (Probation Department)
Email: suffolk-jccallctr@jud.state.ma.us
Phone: (617) 788-8525 (ADA Accessibility)
Fax: (617) 788-8991 (ADA Accessibility)
Phone: 1-800-THE-JURY (1-800-843-5879) (Office of Jury Commissioner)
Court’s Business Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
The Suffolk County Juvenile Court in Boston is open for limited in-person business. Only delinquency and youthful offenders bench trials are heard in-person. All other cases are heard virtually, unless where an in-person hearing is necessary. However, the parties to delinquency or youthful offenders bench trials may agree with the presiding judge for a virtual hearing.
Suffolk Probate and Family Court
The Suffolk Probate and Family Court entertains family-related and probate matters. This includes adoption matters, guardianship matters, child support, paternity matters, among others.
Suffolk Probate and Family Court
24 New Chardon Street
Boston, MA, 02114
Phone: (617) 788-8301 (Register’s Office)
Phone: (617) 788-8210 (Probation Department)
Fax: (617) 788-8962 (Register’s Office)
Fax: (617) 788-8957 (Register’s Office)
Email: Suffolkquestions@jud.state.ma.us
Phone: (617) 788-8364 (ADA Accessibility)
Fax: (617) 788-8983 (ADA Accessibility)
Court’s Business Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
The Suffolk Probate and Family Court is open for limited in-person business. Except for trials and evidentiary hearings which are heard in-person, all other cases are heard virtually to the extent practicable. The court also has an eFiling platform where parties may file specific cases electronically. Parties may connect with the court’s Virtual Registry for registry assistance between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., on Mondays to Fridays.
Massachusetts Appeals Court
The Massachusetts Appeals Court reviews trial court decisions regarding certain civil and criminal matters. The Appeals Court’s appellate jurisdiction also extends to final decisions by the Commonwealth Employment Relations Board, Appellate Tax Board, and Industrial Accident Board. However, the court does not have jurisdiction over first-degree murder appeals.
Massachusetts Appeals Court sits at
1 Pemberton Square
Boston, MA, 02108
Phone: (617) 921-4443 (Appeals Court)
Email: MacClerkMatter@Jud.State.Ma.Us (Clerk’s Office)
Phone: (617) 723-1533 (Human Resources Department)
Phone: (617) 725-8114 (Oral Argument Postponement or Cancellation Updates)
Phone: (617) 723-1502 (ADA Accessibility)
Fax: (617) 626-7906 (ADA Accessibility)
Court’s business hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
The Massachusetts Appeals Court is open for limited in-person business. The court conducts most court business virtually and parties may file their appeals electronically. However, parties may also hand-deliver their filings through the drop-box at the courthouse’s entryway.
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has exclusive appellate jurisdiction over first-degree murder appeals and also reviews certain decisions by other courts.
Supreme Judicial Court sits at
1 Pemberton Square
Boston, MA, 02108
Phone: (617) 557-1000 (Supreme Judicial Court)
Phone: (617) 557-1140 (ADA Accessibility)
Fax: (617) 557-1052 (ADA Accessibility)
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court currently conducts most court business virtually. The court is still accepting filings but advises parties to file their appeals electronically or by mail. For inquiries and assistance, parties may contact the relevant Supreme Judicial Court Office.
