COMMITTEE FOR PUBLIC COUNSEL SERVICES Committee Meeting Agenda – May 19, 2021 Meeting May 14, 2021 - The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required – details below. Approval of minutes of the April 15, 2021 meeting Amicus Request – Commonwealth v. Ernest Monell – FAR-28219 Contract – FY 2022 Juvenile Supervising Attorney Commitments $10,000 and Over

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BREATHALYZER CASES

potential relief in massachusetts breathalyzer cases. june 2011-april 17, 2019. if you were convicted in massachusetts for operating under the influence of alcohol (oui) in a case where there was a breath test done on a breathalyzer machine that was certified between june 2011 and april 17, 2019, you may be able to get a new trial or vacate

(undo) your plea.

CAFL TRAINING UNIT

CAFL Trial Panel Training (September 9 – October 20, 2021) CPCS is now accepting applications for its Fall 2021 CAFL Trial Panel Certification Training to represent children and parents in care and protection/termination of parental rights cases. The on line training includes a mix of substantial self-directed learning and live Zoom

sessions

MENTAL HEALTH LITIGATION DIVISION The Mental Health Litigation Division is committed to protecting the legal and constitutional rights of citizens facing civil commitment to mental hospitals, guardianship and involuntary treatment including the administration of anti-psychotic medications. DRUG LAB CRISIS LITIGATION UNIT On March 22, 2021 The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office took steps that will likely lead to the vactur and dismissal with prejudice of thousands of convictions based on analyses performed the Hinton Drug Lab between May 2003 and August 2012. EBILL 2.0 USER MANUAL 3 Section 1 – Welcome to Ebill 2.0 1.1 Overview Ebill is a Web-based program developed by the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS). Ebill allows Attorneys to enter and submit bills to CPCS electronically for legal services rendered

BOSTON (HR)

Committee for Public Counsel Services Human Resources Department 75 Federal Street, 6th Floor Boston, MA 02110 Phone: (617) 482 – 6212 DRUG LAB CRISIS LITIGATION UNIT Public Defender “Drug Lab Case” Hotline – (888) 999-2881. We are the Drug Lab Crisis Litigation Unit, part of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (the Massachusetts public defender agency) dedicated to helping individuals with convictions tainted by the misconduct of former state drug lab chemists Annie Dookhan and Sonja Farak and two former Assistant Attorneys General. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO INTRODUCING EVIDENCE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO INTRODUCING EVIDENCE Self-Authenticating ertain items do not need to be authenticated through a witness. See Mass. Guide to Evidence, §902 for a list of those MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES 2012 GRID DYS 2012 Grid 6/26/2012 5:13 PM 1 of 65 2012 Grid Most Frequently Cited Offenses by Chapter & Section COMMITTEE FOR PUBLIC COUNSEL SERVICES Committee Meeting Agenda – May 19, 2021 Meeting May 14, 2021 - The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required – details below. Approval of minutes of the April 15, 2021 meeting Amicus Request – Commonwealth v. Ernest Monell – FAR-28219 Contract – FY 2022 Juvenile Supervising Attorney Commitments $10,000 and Over

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BREATHALYZER CASES

potential relief in massachusetts breathalyzer cases. june 2011-april 17, 2019. if you were convicted in massachusetts for operating under the influence of alcohol (oui) in a case where there was a breath test done on a breathalyzer machine that was certified between june 2011 and april 17, 2019, you may be able to get a new trial or vacate

(undo) your plea.

CAFL TRAINING UNIT

CAFL Trial Panel Training (September 9 – October 20, 2021) CPCS is now accepting applications for its Fall 2021 CAFL Trial Panel Certification Training to represent children and parents in care and protection/termination of parental rights cases. The on line training includes a mix of substantial self-directed learning and live Zoom

sessions

MENTAL HEALTH LITIGATION DIVISION The Mental Health Litigation Division is committed to protecting the legal and constitutional rights of citizens facing civil commitment to mental hospitals, guardianship and involuntary treatment including the administration of anti-psychotic medications. DRUG LAB CRISIS LITIGATION UNIT On March 22, 2021 The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office took steps that will likely lead to the vactur and dismissal with prejudice of thousands of convictions based on analyses performed the Hinton Drug Lab between May 2003 and August 2012. EBILL 2.0 USER MANUAL 3 Section 1 – Welcome to Ebill 2.0 1.1 Overview Ebill is a Web-based program developed by the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS). Ebill allows Attorneys to enter and submit bills to CPCS electronically for legal services rendered

BOSTON (HR)

Committee for Public Counsel Services Human Resources Department 75 Federal Street, 6th Floor Boston, MA 02110 Phone: (617) 482 – 6212 DRUG LAB CRISIS LITIGATION UNIT Public Defender “Drug Lab Case” Hotline – (888) 999-2881. We are the Drug Lab Crisis Litigation Unit, part of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (the Massachusetts public defender agency) dedicated to helping individuals with convictions tainted by the misconduct of former state drug lab chemists Annie Dookhan and Sonja Farak and two former Assistant Attorneys General. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO INTRODUCING EVIDENCE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO INTRODUCING EVIDENCE Self-Authenticating ertain items do not need to be authenticated through a witness. See Mass. Guide to Evidence, §902 for a list of those MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES 2012 GRID DYS 2012 Grid 6/26/2012 5:13 PM 1 of 65 2012 Grid Most Frequently Cited Offenses by Chapter & Section OFFICES | PUBLIC DEFENDER DIVISION Offices. Public Defender Division Office Locations. To view all CPCS offices, check out the directory page. PDD Leadership Team. 100 Cambridge St., 14 Floor.

SENIOR MANAGEMENT

Senior Management. CPCS MANAGEMENT TEAM. 75 Federal Street, 6th Floor. Boston, MA 02110. Phone: 617-482-6212. Fax: 617-988-8495. Anthony J. Benedetti, Chief Counsel. Send Email. Anthony J. Benedetti is Chief Counsel of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the Massachusetts agency responsible for providing legal services to those MENTAL HEALTH LITIGATION DIVISION The Mental Health Litigation Division is committed to protecting the legal and constitutional rights of citizens facing civil commitment to mental hospitals, guardianship and involuntary treatment including the administration of anti-psychotic medications.

EVENTS FOR JUNE 21

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PUBLIC DEFENDERS SEEK FAIR RETIREMENT CLASSIFICATION Prosecutors receive enhanced retirement benefits, while CPCS staffers are placed in the lowest retirement classification of anyone in the courtroom. In response, CPCS representatives went to the State House on Nov. 12 to ask for equal treatment. “Our attorneys have to be exposed to the same emotionally stressful and traumatic events as the BLACK MINDS MATTER: RISE UP RACISM, INTERSECTIONALITY Boston Medical Center’s Department of Psychiatry is excited to announce the inaugural 2021 Black Minds Matter: RISE UP Virtual Conference. This accredited conference brings together academic and community leaders to explore themes of intersectionality, youth mental health, culturally responsive treatment, and advocacy within Black

mental health.

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO INTRODUCING EVIDENCE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO INTRODUCING EVIDENCE Self-Authenticating ertain items do not need to be authenticated through a witness. See Mass. Guide to Evidence, §902 for a list of those COMMITTEE FOR PUBLIC COUNSEL SERVICES Committee Meeting Agenda – May 19, 2021 Meeting May 14, 2021 - The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required – details below. Approval of minutes of the April 15, 2021 meeting Amicus Request – Commonwealth v. Ernest Monell – FAR-28219 Contract – FY 2022 Juvenile Supervising Attorney Commitments $10,000 and Over

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CONTACT US | COMMITTEE FOR PUBLIC COUNSEL SERVICES Below, you will find the address and phone number for our main administrative office. However, if you are looking to contact a particular person, job title or office, we suggest you make use of the Directory and Office Locations page to find more relevant contact information.. CPCS Administrative Office

BREATHALYZER CASES

potential relief in massachusetts breathalyzer cases. june 2011-april 17, 2019. if you were convicted in massachusetts for operating under the influence of alcohol (oui) in a case where there was a breath test done on a breathalyzer machine that was certified between june 2011 and april 17, 2019, you may be able to get a new trial or vacate

(undo) your plea.

EBILL 2.0 USER MANUAL 3 Section 1 – Welcome to Ebill 2.0 1.1 Overview Ebill is a Web-based program developed by the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS). Ebill allows Attorneys to enter and submit bills to CPCS electronically for legal services rendered DRUG LAB CRISIS LITIGATION UNIT On March 22, 2021 The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office took steps that will likely lead to the vactur and dismissal with prejudice of thousands of convictions based on analyses performed the Hinton Drug Lab between May 2003 and August 2012. BLACK MINDS MATTER: RISE UP RACISM, INTERSECTIONALITY Boston Medical Center’s Department of Psychiatry is excited to announce the inaugural 2021 Black Minds Matter: RISE UP Virtual Conference. This accredited conference brings together academic and community leaders to explore themes of intersectionality, youth mental health, culturally responsive treatment, and advocacy within Black

mental health.

CONNOR BARUSCH

Connor Barusch (“Barusch”) (he/they) joined CPCS in 2011, working as a public defender in the Roxbury/Dorchester/West Roxbury Municipal Court Office of CPCS. In 2014, Barusch joined the Boston Superior Court Trial Unit and in 2018 he rotated into the Training Department. During law school, Barusch co-founded and worked at a free legal clinic called Massachusetts Transgender Legal Advocates. DRUG LAB CRISIS LITIGATION UNIT Public Defender “Drug Lab Case” Hotline – (888) 999-2881. We are the Drug Lab Crisis Litigation Unit, part of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (the Massachusetts public defender agency) dedicated to helping individuals with convictions tainted by the misconduct of former state drug lab chemists Annie Dookhan and Sonja Farak and two former Assistant Attorneys General. BEST PRACTICES MANUAL FOR EVIDENCE COLLECTION HANDLING 1 Definitions Audit – An inspection of the paper and electronic tracking of a random sampling of in-custody evidence sufficient to evaluate the integrity of the evidence tracking and storage system. Biological evidence-- The phrase biological evidence refers to samples of biological materials (e.g. buccal swabs, swabs taken with sexual assault kits, blood, saliva, semen, fingernails or COURTROOM PRACTICE GUIDE TO DANGEROUSNESS HEARINGS … COURTROOM PRACTICE GUIDE TO DANGEROUSNESS HEARINGS c. 276, § 58A Court Release on condi ons: If the court decides to release the juvenile on condi ons, the court must do two things: impose the condi thaton the juvenile not commit a federal, state or local crime; and impose “the least restric ve further condi on,or combina ofon condi ons,that determines will COMMITTEE FOR PUBLIC COUNSEL SERVICES Committee Meeting Agenda – May 19, 2021 Meeting May 14, 2021 - The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required – details below. Approval of minutes of the April 15, 2021 meeting Amicus Request – Commonwealth v. Ernest Monell – FAR-28219 Contract – FY 2022 Juvenile Supervising Attorney Commitments $10,000 and Over

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CONTACT US | COMMITTEE FOR PUBLIC COUNSEL SERVICES Below, you will find the address and phone number for our main administrative office. However, if you are looking to contact a particular person, job title or office, we suggest you make use of the Directory and Office Locations page to find more relevant contact information.. CPCS Administrative Office

BREATHALYZER CASES

potential relief in massachusetts breathalyzer cases. june 2011-april 17, 2019. if you were convicted in massachusetts for operating under the influence of alcohol (oui) in a case where there was a breath test done on a breathalyzer machine that was certified between june 2011 and april 17, 2019, you may be able to get a new trial or vacate

(undo) your plea.

EBILL 2.0 USER MANUAL 3 Section 1 – Welcome to Ebill 2.0 1.1 Overview Ebill is a Web-based program developed by the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS). Ebill allows Attorneys to enter and submit bills to CPCS electronically for legal services rendered DRUG LAB CRISIS LITIGATION UNIT On March 22, 2021 The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office took steps that will likely lead to the vactur and dismissal with prejudice of thousands of convictions based on analyses performed the Hinton Drug Lab between May 2003 and August 2012. BLACK MINDS MATTER: RISE UP RACISM, INTERSECTIONALITY Boston Medical Center’s Department of Psychiatry is excited to announce the inaugural 2021 Black Minds Matter: RISE UP Virtual Conference. This accredited conference brings together academic and community leaders to explore themes of intersectionality, youth mental health, culturally responsive treatment, and advocacy within Black

mental health.

CONNOR BARUSCH

Connor Barusch (“Barusch”) (he/they) joined CPCS in 2011, working as a public defender in the Roxbury/Dorchester/West Roxbury Municipal Court Office of CPCS. In 2014, Barusch joined the Boston Superior Court Trial Unit and in 2018 he rotated into the Training Department. During law school, Barusch co-founded and worked at a free legal clinic called Massachusetts Transgender Legal Advocates. DRUG LAB CRISIS LITIGATION UNIT Public Defender “Drug Lab Case” Hotline – (888) 999-2881. We are the Drug Lab Crisis Litigation Unit, part of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (the Massachusetts public defender agency) dedicated to helping individuals with convictions tainted by the misconduct of former state drug lab chemists Annie Dookhan and Sonja Farak and two former Assistant Attorneys General. BEST PRACTICES MANUAL FOR EVIDENCE COLLECTION HANDLING 1 Definitions Audit – An inspection of the paper and electronic tracking of a random sampling of in-custody evidence sufficient to evaluate the integrity of the evidence tracking and storage system. Biological evidence-- The phrase biological evidence refers to samples of biological materials (e.g. buccal swabs, swabs taken with sexual assault kits, blood, saliva, semen, fingernails or COURTROOM PRACTICE GUIDE TO DANGEROUSNESS HEARINGS … COURTROOM PRACTICE GUIDE TO DANGEROUSNESS HEARINGS c. 276, § 58A Court Release on condi ons: If the court decides to release the juvenile on condi ons, the court must do two things: impose the condi thaton the juvenile not commit a federal, state or local crime; and impose “the least restric ve further condi on,or combina ofon condi ons,that determines will

DIRECTORIES

BBO Attorney Directory. This search will send you to the MA Board of Bar Overseers ‘ attorney lookup tool. Unlike the CPCS Directory, which includes only court-appointed staff attorneys, this will search through all MA attorneys, including court-appointed and private attorneys who accept appointments. Click on an office name below for

more

PRIVATE COUNSEL AND COURT COST BILLING Private Counsel and Court Cost Billing. Welcome to the Private Counsel and Court Cost Billing webpages. The Accounts Payable Unit is responsible for the processing of assignments for indigent clients and the payment of bills for legal services and expenses related to these

assignments.

EVENTS FOR JUNE 21

CAFL Trial Panel Training (September 9 – October 20, 2021) CPCS is now accepting applications for its Fall 2021 CAFL Trial Panel Certification Training to represent children and parents in CAFL APPROVED WEBINARS FOR FY2021 Adoption of Luc Webinar (attend either session) 2. Register Here. May 6th, 2021. 2-4:30pm. Training to Represent Children, Parents and Guardians in Guardianship of Minor Proceedings in the Probate and Family Court. 4. Click Here for More Info. May 10th, 2021. MENTAL HEALTH LITIGATION DIVISION The Mental Health Litigation Division is committed to protecting the legal and constitutional rights of citizens facing civil commitment to mental hospitals, guardianship and involuntary treatment including the administration of anti-psychotic medications. DRUG LAB CRISIS LITIGATION UNIT On March 22, 2021 The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office took steps that will likely lead to the vactur and dismissal with prejudice of thousands of convictions based on analyses performed the Hinton Drug Lab between May 2003 and August 2012. DRUG LAB INFORMATION Drug Lab Information. On March 22, 2021 The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office took steps that will likely lead to the vacatur and dismissal with prejudice of thousands of convictions based on analyses performed the Hinton Drug Lab between May 2003 and August 2012. Escobar Assent: 0984CR10059 Comm. v. Escobar (03.22.2021) as

Filed.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Committee for Public Counsel Services 100 Cambridge Street, 14th Floor, Boston, MA 02114 Tel: (617) 482-6212 – Fax: (617) 988-8495 ASSIGNED COUNSEL MANUAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES January 1, 2019 -

Version 1.13

DRUG LAB CRISIS LITIGATION UNIT Public Defender “Drug Lab Case” Hotline – (888) 999-2881. We are the Drug Lab Crisis Litigation Unit, part of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (the Massachusetts public defender agency) dedicated to helping individuals with convictions tainted by the misconduct of former state drug lab chemists Annie Dookhan and Sonja Farak and two former Assistant Attorneys General. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO INTRODUCING EVIDENCE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO INTRODUCING EVIDENCE Self-Authenticating ertain items do not need to be authenticated through a witness. See Mass. Guide to Evidence, §902 for a list of those COMMITTEE FOR PUBLIC COUNSEL SERVICES Committee Meeting Agenda – May 19, 2021 Meeting May 14, 2021 - The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required – details below. Approval of minutes of the April 15, 2021 meeting Amicus Request – Commonwealth v. Ernest Monell – FAR-28219 Contract – FY 2022 Juvenile Supervising Attorney Commitments $10,000 and Over

Report

CONTACT US | COMMITTEE FOR PUBLIC COUNSEL SERVICES Below, you will find the address and phone number for our main administrative office. However, if you are looking to contact a particular person, job title or office, we suggest you make use of the Directory and Office Locations page to find more relevant contact information.. CPCS Administrative Office

BREATHALYZER CASES

potential relief in massachusetts breathalyzer cases. june 2011-april 17, 2019. if you were convicted in massachusetts for operating under the influence of alcohol (oui) in a case where there was a breath test done on a breathalyzer machine that was certified between june 2011 and april 17, 2019, you may be able to get a new trial or vacate

(undo) your plea.

EBILL 2.0 USER MANUAL 3 Section 1 – Welcome to Ebill 2.0 1.1 Overview Ebill is a Web-based program developed by the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS). Ebill allows Attorneys to enter and submit bills to CPCS electronically for legal services rendered DRUG LAB CRISIS LITIGATION UNIT On March 22, 2021 The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office took steps that will likely lead to the vactur and dismissal with prejudice of thousands of convictions based on analyses performed the Hinton Drug Lab between May 2003 and August 2012. BLACK MINDS MATTER: RISE UP RACISM, INTERSECTIONALITY Boston Medical Center’s Department of Psychiatry is excited to announce the inaugural 2021 Black Minds Matter: RISE UP Virtual Conference. This accredited conference brings together academic and community leaders to explore themes of intersectionality, youth mental health, culturally responsive treatment, and advocacy within Black

mental health.

CONNOR BARUSCH

Connor Barusch (“Barusch”) (he/they) joined CPCS in 2011, working as a public defender in the Roxbury/Dorchester/West Roxbury Municipal Court Office of CPCS. In 2014, Barusch joined the Boston Superior Court Trial Unit and in 2018 he rotated into the Training Department. During law school, Barusch co-founded and worked at a free legal clinic called Massachusetts Transgender Legal Advocates. DRUG LAB CRISIS LITIGATION UNIT Public Defender “Drug Lab Case” Hotline – (888) 999-2881. We are the Drug Lab Crisis Litigation Unit, part of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (the Massachusetts public defender agency) dedicated to helping individuals with convictions tainted by the misconduct of former state drug lab chemists Annie Dookhan and Sonja Farak and two former Assistant Attorneys General. BEST PRACTICES MANUAL FOR EVIDENCE COLLECTION HANDLING 1 Definitions Audit – An inspection of the paper and electronic tracking of a random sampling of in-custody evidence sufficient to evaluate the integrity of the evidence tracking and storage system. Biological evidence-- The phrase biological evidence refers to samples of biological materials (e.g. buccal swabs, swabs taken with sexual assault kits, blood, saliva, semen, fingernails or COURTROOM PRACTICE GUIDE TO DANGEROUSNESS HEARINGS … COURTROOM PRACTICE GUIDE TO DANGEROUSNESS HEARINGS c. 276, § 58A Court Release on condi ons: If the court decides to release the juvenile on condi ons, the court must do two things: impose the condi thaton the juvenile not commit a federal, state or local crime; and impose “the least restric ve further condi on,or combina ofon condi ons,that determines will COMMITTEE FOR PUBLIC COUNSEL SERVICES Committee Meeting Agenda – May 19, 2021 Meeting May 14, 2021 - The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required – details below. Approval of minutes of the April 15, 2021 meeting Amicus Request – Commonwealth v. Ernest Monell – FAR-28219 Contract – FY 2022 Juvenile Supervising Attorney Commitments $10,000 and Over

Report

CONTACT US | COMMITTEE FOR PUBLIC COUNSEL SERVICES Below, you will find the address and phone number for our main administrative office. However, if you are looking to contact a particular person, job title or office, we suggest you make use of the Directory and Office Locations page to find more relevant contact information.. CPCS Administrative Office

BREATHALYZER CASES

potential relief in massachusetts breathalyzer cases. june 2011-april 17, 2019. if you were convicted in massachusetts for operating under the influence of alcohol (oui) in a case where there was a breath test done on a breathalyzer machine that was certified between june 2011 and april 17, 2019, you may be able to get a new trial or vacate

(undo) your plea.

EBILL 2.0 USER MANUAL 3 Section 1 – Welcome to Ebill 2.0 1.1 Overview Ebill is a Web-based program developed by the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS). Ebill allows Attorneys to enter and submit bills to CPCS electronically for legal services rendered DRUG LAB CRISIS LITIGATION UNIT On March 22, 2021 The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office took steps that will likely lead to the vactur and dismissal with prejudice of thousands of convictions based on analyses performed the Hinton Drug Lab between May 2003 and August 2012. BLACK MINDS MATTER: RISE UP RACISM, INTERSECTIONALITY Boston Medical Center’s Department of Psychiatry is excited to announce the inaugural 2021 Black Minds Matter: RISE UP Virtual Conference. This accredited conference brings together academic and community leaders to explore themes of intersectionality, youth mental health, culturally responsive treatment, and advocacy within Black

mental health.

CONNOR BARUSCH

Connor Barusch (“Barusch”) (he/they) joined CPCS in 2011, working as a public defender in the Roxbury/Dorchester/West Roxbury Municipal Court Office of CPCS. In 2014, Barusch joined the Boston Superior Court Trial Unit and in 2018 he rotated into the Training Department. During law school, Barusch co-founded and worked at a free legal clinic called Massachusetts Transgender Legal Advocates. DRUG LAB CRISIS LITIGATION UNIT Public Defender “Drug Lab Case” Hotline – (888) 999-2881. We are the Drug Lab Crisis Litigation Unit, part of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (the Massachusetts public defender agency) dedicated to helping individuals with convictions tainted by the misconduct of former state drug lab chemists Annie Dookhan and Sonja Farak and two former Assistant Attorneys General. BEST PRACTICES MANUAL FOR EVIDENCE COLLECTION HANDLING 1 Definitions Audit – An inspection of the paper and electronic tracking of a random sampling of in-custody evidence sufficient to evaluate the integrity of the evidence tracking and storage system. Biological evidence-- The phrase biological evidence refers to samples of biological materials (e.g. buccal swabs, swabs taken with sexual assault kits, blood, saliva, semen, fingernails or COURTROOM PRACTICE GUIDE TO DANGEROUSNESS HEARINGS … COURTROOM PRACTICE GUIDE TO DANGEROUSNESS HEARINGS c. 276, § 58A Court Release on condi ons: If the court decides to release the juvenile on condi ons, the court must do two things: impose the condi thaton the juvenile not commit a federal, state or local crime; and impose “the least restric ve further condi on,or combina ofon condi ons,that determines will

DIRECTORIES

BBO Attorney Directory. This search will send you to the MA Board of Bar Overseers ‘ attorney lookup tool. Unlike the CPCS Directory, which includes only court-appointed staff attorneys, this will search through all MA attorneys, including court-appointed and private attorneys who accept appointments. Click on an office name below for

more

PRIVATE COUNSEL AND COURT COST BILLING Private Counsel and Court Cost Billing. Welcome to the Private Counsel and Court Cost Billing webpages. The Accounts Payable Unit is responsible for the processing of assignments for indigent clients and the payment of bills for legal services and expenses related to these

assignments.

EVENTS FOR JUNE 21

CAFL Trial Panel Training (September 9 – October 20, 2021) CPCS is now accepting applications for its Fall 2021 CAFL Trial Panel Certification Training to represent children and parents in CAFL APPROVED WEBINARS FOR FY2021 Adoption of Luc Webinar (attend either session) 2. Register Here. May 6th, 2021. 2-4:30pm. Training to Represent Children, Parents and Guardians in Guardianship of Minor Proceedings in the Probate and Family Court. 4. Click Here for More Info. May 10th, 2021. MENTAL HEALTH LITIGATION DIVISION The Mental Health Litigation Division is committed to protecting the legal and constitutional rights of citizens facing civil commitment to mental hospitals, guardianship and involuntary treatment including the administration of anti-psychotic medications. DRUG LAB CRISIS LITIGATION UNIT On March 22, 2021 The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office took steps that will likely lead to the vactur and dismissal with prejudice of thousands of convictions based on analyses performed the Hinton Drug Lab between May 2003 and August 2012. DRUG LAB INFORMATION Drug Lab Information. On March 22, 2021 The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office took steps that will likely lead to the vacatur and dismissal with prejudice of thousands of convictions based on analyses performed the Hinton Drug Lab between May 2003 and August 2012. Escobar Assent: 0984CR10059 Comm. v. Escobar (03.22.2021) as

Filed.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Committee for Public Counsel Services 100 Cambridge Street, 14th Floor, Boston, MA 02114 Tel: (617) 482-6212 – Fax: (617) 988-8495 ASSIGNED COUNSEL MANUAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES January 1, 2019 -

Version 1.13

DRUG LAB CRISIS LITIGATION UNIT Public Defender “Drug Lab Case” Hotline – (888) 999-2881. We are the Drug Lab Crisis Litigation Unit, part of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (the Massachusetts public defender agency) dedicated to helping individuals with convictions tainted by the misconduct of former state drug lab chemists Annie Dookhan and Sonja Farak and two former Assistant Attorneys General. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO INTRODUCING EVIDENCE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO INTRODUCING EVIDENCE Self-Authenticating ertain items do not need to be authenticated through a witness. See Mass. Guide to Evidence, §902 for a list of those COMMITTEE FOR PUBLIC COUNSEL SERVICES Committee Meeting Agenda – April 15, 2021 Meeting April 9, 2021-The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required Approval of minutes of the March 16, 2021 meeting Amicus Request(s) *Commonwealth McDermott, SJC-13091 – Reporting Only *Commonwealth Bailey-Sweeting, SJC-13086 – Reporting Only *Arnold Emma Massachusetts Parole Board, No. SJC-12954 CAFL Emergency CONTACT US | COMMITTEE FOR PUBLIC COUNSEL SERVICES Below, you will find the address and phone number for our main administrative office. However, if you are looking to contact a particular person, job title or office, we suggest you make use of the Directory and Office Locations page to find more relevant contact information.. CPCS Administrative Office

BREATHALYZER CASES

potential relief in massachusetts breathalyzer cases. june 2011-april 17, 2019. if you were convicted in massachusetts for operating under the influence of alcohol (oui) in a case where there was a breath test done on a breathalyzer machine that was certified between june 2011 and april 17, 2019, you may be able to get a new trial or vacate

(undo) your plea.

DRUG LAB CRISIS LITIGATION UNIT On March 22, 2021 The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office took steps that will likely lead to the vactur and dismissal with prejudice of thousands of convictions based on analyses performed the Hinton Drug Lab between May 2003 and August 2012. BLACK MINDS MATTER: RISE UP RACISM, INTERSECTIONALITY Boston Medical Center’s Department of Psychiatry is excited to announce the inaugural 2021 Black Minds Matter: RISE UP Virtual Conference. This accredited conference brings together academic and community leaders to explore themes of intersectionality, youth mental health, culturally responsive treatment, and advocacy within Black

mental health.

EBILL 2.0 USER MANUAL 3 Section 1 – Welcome to Ebill 2.0 1.1 Overview Ebill is a Web-based program developed by the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS). Ebill allows Attorneys to enter and submit bills to CPCS electronically for legal services rendered DRUG LAB CRISIS LITIGATION UNIT Public Defender “Drug Lab Case” Hotline – (888) 999-2881. We are the Drug Lab Crisis Litigation Unit, part of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (the Massachusetts public defender agency) dedicated to helping individuals with convictions tainted by the misconduct of former state drug lab chemists Annie Dookhan and Sonja Farak and two former Assistant Attorneys General.

CONNOR BARUSCH

Connor Barusch (“Barusch”) (he/they) joined CPCS in 2011, working as a public defender in the Roxbury/Dorchester/West Roxbury Municipal Court Office of CPCS. In 2014, Barusch joined the Boston Superior Court Trial Unit and in 2018 he rotated into the Training Department. During law school, Barusch co-founded and worked at a free legal clinic called Massachusetts Transgender Legal Advocates. BEST PRACTICES MANUAL FOR EVIDENCE COLLECTION, … 1 Definitions Audit – An inspection of the paper and electronic tracking of a random sampling of in-custody evidence sufficient to evaluate the integrity of the evidence tracking and storage system. Biological evidence-- The phrase biological evidence refers to samples of biological materials (e.g. buccal swabs, swabs taken with sexual assault kits, blood, saliva, semen, fingernails or COURTROOM PRACTICE GUIDE TO DANGEROUSNESS HEARINGS … COURTROOM PRACTICE GUIDE TO DANGEROUSNESS HEARINGS c. 276, § 58A Court Release on condi ons: If the court decides to release the juvenile on condi ons, the court must do two things: impose the condi thaton the juvenile not commit a federal, state or local crime; and impose “the least restric ve further condi on,or combina ofon condi ons,that determines will COMMITTEE FOR PUBLIC COUNSEL SERVICES Committee Meeting Agenda – April 15, 2021 Meeting April 9, 2021-The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required Approval of minutes of the March 16, 2021 meeting Amicus Request(s) *Commonwealth McDermott, SJC-13091 – Reporting Only *Commonwealth Bailey-Sweeting, SJC-13086 – Reporting Only *Arnold Emma Massachusetts Parole Board, No. SJC-12954 CAFL Emergency CONTACT US | COMMITTEE FOR PUBLIC COUNSEL SERVICES Below, you will find the address and phone number for our main administrative office. However, if you are looking to contact a particular person, job title or office, we suggest you make use of the Directory and Office Locations page to find more relevant contact information.. CPCS Administrative Office

BREATHALYZER CASES

potential relief in massachusetts breathalyzer cases. june 2011-april 17, 2019. if you were convicted in massachusetts for operating under the influence of alcohol (oui) in a case where there was a breath test done on a breathalyzer machine that was certified between june 2011 and april 17, 2019, you may be able to get a new trial or vacate

(undo) your plea.

DRUG LAB CRISIS LITIGATION UNIT On March 22, 2021 The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office took steps that will likely lead to the vactur and dismissal with prejudice of thousands of convictions based on analyses performed the Hinton Drug Lab between May 2003 and August 2012. BLACK MINDS MATTER: RISE UP RACISM, INTERSECTIONALITY Boston Medical Center’s Department of Psychiatry is excited to announce the inaugural 2021 Black Minds Matter: RISE UP Virtual Conference. This accredited conference brings together academic and community leaders to explore themes of intersectionality, youth mental health, culturally responsive treatment, and advocacy within Black

mental health.

EBILL 2.0 USER MANUAL 3 Section 1 – Welcome to Ebill 2.0 1.1 Overview Ebill is a Web-based program developed by the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS). Ebill allows Attorneys to enter and submit bills to CPCS electronically for legal services rendered DRUG LAB CRISIS LITIGATION UNIT Public Defender “Drug Lab Case” Hotline – (888) 999-2881. We are the Drug Lab Crisis Litigation Unit, part of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (the Massachusetts public defender agency) dedicated to helping individuals with convictions tainted by the misconduct of former state drug lab chemists Annie Dookhan and Sonja Farak and two former Assistant Attorneys General.

CONNOR BARUSCH

Connor Barusch (“Barusch”) (he/they) joined CPCS in 2011, working as a public defender in the Roxbury/Dorchester/West Roxbury Municipal Court Office of CPCS. In 2014, Barusch joined the Boston Superior Court Trial Unit and in 2018 he rotated into the Training Department. During law school, Barusch co-founded and worked at a free legal clinic called Massachusetts Transgender Legal Advocates. BEST PRACTICES MANUAL FOR EVIDENCE COLLECTION, … 1 Definitions Audit – An inspection of the paper and electronic tracking of a random sampling of in-custody evidence sufficient to evaluate the integrity of the evidence tracking and storage system. Biological evidence-- The phrase biological evidence refers to samples of biological materials (e.g. buccal swabs, swabs taken with sexual assault kits, blood, saliva, semen, fingernails or COURTROOM PRACTICE GUIDE TO DANGEROUSNESS HEARINGS … COURTROOM PRACTICE GUIDE TO DANGEROUSNESS HEARINGS c. 276, § 58A Court Release on condi ons: If the court decides to release the juvenile on condi ons, the court must do two things: impose the condi thaton the juvenile not commit a federal, state or local crime; and impose “the least restric ve further condi on,or combina ofon condi ons,that determines will

DIRECTORIES

BBO Attorney Directory. This search will send you to the MA Board of Bar Overseers‘ attorney lookup tool. Unlike the CPCS Directory, which includes only court-appointed staff attorneys, this will search through all MA attorneys, including court-appointed and private attorneys who accept appointments. PRIVATE COUNSEL AND COURT COST BILLING Private Counsel and Court Cost Billing. Welcome to the Private Counsel and Court Cost Billing webpages. The Accounts Payable Unit is responsible for the processing of assignments for indigent clients and the payment of bills for legal services and expenses related to these

assignments.

EVENTS FOR JUNE 21

CAFL Trial Panel Training (September 9 – October 20, 2021) CPCS is now accepting applications for its Fall 2021 CAFL Trial Panel Certification Training to represent children and parents in CAFL APPROVED WEBINARS FOR FY2021 June 1, 2021: 3-5:30pm: LEGAL WRITING SEMINAR: WITH SOME NOT-SO-TYPICAL TOPICS (June 2021) 1.5: Register MENTAL HEALTH LITIGATION DIVISION The Mental Health Litigation Division is committed to protecting the legal and constitutional rights of citizens facing civil commitment to mental hospitals, guardianship and involuntary treatment including the administration of anti-psychotic medications. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Committee for Public Counsel Services 100 Cambridge Street, 14th Floor, Boston, MA 02114 Tel: (617) 482-6212 – Fax: (617) 988-8495 ASSIGNED COUNSEL MANUAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES January 1, 2019 -

Version 1.13

DRUG LAB CRISIS LITIGATION UNIT On March 22, 2021 The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office took steps that will likely lead to the vactur and dismissal with prejudice of thousands of convictions based on analyses performed the Hinton Drug Lab between May 2003 and August 2012. DRUG LAB CRISIS LITIGATION UNIT Public Defender “Drug Lab Case” Hotline – (888) 999-2881. We are the Drug Lab Crisis Litigation Unit, part of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (the Massachusetts public defender agency) dedicated to helping individuals with convictions tainted by the misconduct of former state drug lab chemists Annie Dookhan and Sonja Farak and two former Assistant Attorneys General. DRUG LAB INFORMATION On March 22, 2021 The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office took steps that will likely lead to the vacatur and dismissal with prejudice of thousands of convictions based on analyses performed the Hinton Drug Lab between May 2003 and August 2012. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO INTRODUCING EVIDENCE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO INTRODUCING EVIDENCE Self-Authenticating ertain items do not need to be authenticated through a witness. See Mass. Guide to Evidence, §902 for a list of those COMMITTEE FOR PUBLIC COUNSEL SERVICES Committee Meeting Agenda – May 19, 2021 Meeting May 14, 2021 - The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required – details below. Approval of minutes of the April 15, 2021 meeting Amicus Request – Commonwealth v. Ernest Monell – FAR-28219 Contract – FY 2022 Juvenile Supervising Attorney Commitments $10,000 and Over

Report

CONTACT US | COMMITTEE FOR PUBLIC COUNSEL SERVICES Below, you will find the address and phone number for our main administrative office. However, if you are looking to contact a particular person, job title or office, we suggest you make use of the Directory and Office Locations page to find more relevant contact information.. CPCS Administrative Office

BREATHALYZER CASES

potential relief in massachusetts breathalyzer cases. june 2011-april 17, 2019. if you were convicted in massachusetts for operating under the influence of alcohol (oui) in a case where there was a breath test done on a breathalyzer machine that was certified between june 2011 and april 17, 2019, you may be able to get a new trial or vacate

(undo) your plea.

EBILL 2.0 USER MANUAL 3 Section 1 – Welcome to Ebill 2.0 1.1 Overview Ebill is a Web-based program developed by the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS). Ebill allows Attorneys to enter and submit bills to CPCS electronically for legal services rendered DRUG LAB CRISIS LITIGATION UNIT On March 22, 2021 The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office took steps that will likely lead to the vactur and dismissal with prejudice of thousands of convictions based on analyses performed the Hinton Drug Lab between May 2003 and August 2012. BLACK MINDS MATTER: RISE UP RACISM, INTERSECTIONALITY Boston Medical Center’s Department of Psychiatry is excited to announce the inaugural 2021 Black Minds Matter: RISE UP Virtual Conference. This accredited conference brings together academic and community leaders to explore themes of intersectionality, youth mental health, culturally responsive treatment, and advocacy within Black

mental health.

CONNOR BARUSCH

Connor Barusch (“Barusch”) (he/they) joined CPCS in 2011, working as a public defender in the Roxbury/Dorchester/West Roxbury Municipal Court Office of CPCS. In 2014, Barusch joined the Boston Superior Court Trial Unit and in 2018 he rotated into the Training Department. During law school, Barusch co-founded and worked at a free legal clinic called Massachusetts Transgender Legal Advocates. DRUG LAB CRISIS LITIGATION UNIT Public Defender “Drug Lab Case” Hotline – (888) 999-2881. We are the Drug Lab Crisis Litigation Unit, part of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (the Massachusetts public defender agency) dedicated to helping individuals with convictions tainted by the misconduct of former state drug lab chemists Annie Dookhan and Sonja Farak and two former Assistant Attorneys General. BEST PRACTICES MANUAL FOR EVIDENCE COLLECTION HANDLING 1 Definitions Audit – An inspection of the paper and electronic tracking of a random sampling of in-custody evidence sufficient to evaluate the integrity of the evidence tracking and storage system. Biological evidence-- The phrase biological evidence refers to samples of biological materials (e.g. buccal swabs, swabs taken with sexual assault kits, blood, saliva, semen, fingernails or COURTROOM PRACTICE GUIDE TO DANGEROUSNESS HEARINGS … COURTROOM PRACTICE GUIDE TO DANGEROUSNESS HEARINGS c. 276, § 58A Court Release on condi ons: If the court decides to release the juvenile on condi ons, the court must do two things: impose the condi thaton the juvenile not commit a federal, state or local crime; and impose “the least restric ve further condi on,or combina ofon condi ons,that determines will COMMITTEE FOR PUBLIC COUNSEL SERVICES Committee Meeting Agenda – May 19, 2021 Meeting May 14, 2021 - The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required – details below. Approval of minutes of the April 15, 2021 meeting Amicus Request – Commonwealth v. Ernest Monell – FAR-28219 Contract – FY 2022 Juvenile Supervising Attorney Commitments $10,000 and Over

Report

CONTACT US | COMMITTEE FOR PUBLIC COUNSEL SERVICES Below, you will find the address and phone number for our main administrative office. However, if you are looking to contact a particular person, job title or office, we suggest you make use of the Directory and Office Locations page to find more relevant contact information.. CPCS Administrative Office

BREATHALYZER CASES

potential relief in massachusetts breathalyzer cases. june 2011-april 17, 2019. if you were convicted in massachusetts for operating under the influence of alcohol (oui) in a case where there was a breath test done on a breathalyzer machine that was certified between june 2011 and april 17, 2019, you may be able to get a new trial or vacate

(undo) your plea.

EBILL 2.0 USER MANUAL 3 Section 1 – Welcome to Ebill 2.0 1.1 Overview Ebill is a Web-based program developed by the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS). Ebill allows Attorneys to enter and submit bills to CPCS electronically for legal services rendered DRUG LAB CRISIS LITIGATION UNIT On March 22, 2021 The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office took steps that will likely lead to the vactur and dismissal with prejudice of thousands of convictions based on analyses performed the Hinton Drug Lab between May 2003 and August 2012. BLACK MINDS MATTER: RISE UP RACISM, INTERSECTIONALITY Boston Medical Center’s Department of Psychiatry is excited to announce the inaugural 2021 Black Minds Matter: RISE UP Virtual Conference. This accredited conference brings together academic and community leaders to explore themes of intersectionality, youth mental health, culturally responsive treatment, and advocacy within Black

mental health.

CONNOR BARUSCH

Connor Barusch (“Barusch”) (he/they) joined CPCS in 2011, working as a public defender in the Roxbury/Dorchester/West Roxbury Municipal Court Office of CPCS. In 2014, Barusch joined the Boston Superior Court Trial Unit and in 2018 he rotated into the Training Department. During law school, Barusch co-founded and worked at a free legal clinic called Massachusetts Transgender Legal Advocates. DRUG LAB CRISIS LITIGATION UNIT Public Defender “Drug Lab Case” Hotline – (888) 999-2881. We are the Drug Lab Crisis Litigation Unit, part of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (the Massachusetts public defender agency) dedicated to helping individuals with convictions tainted by the misconduct of former state drug lab chemists Annie Dookhan and Sonja Farak and two former Assistant Attorneys General. BEST PRACTICES MANUAL FOR EVIDENCE COLLECTION HANDLING 1 Definitions Audit – An inspection of the paper and electronic tracking of a random sampling of in-custody evidence sufficient to evaluate the integrity of the evidence tracking and storage system. Biological evidence-- The phrase biological evidence refers to samples of biological materials (e.g. buccal swabs, swabs taken with sexual assault kits, blood, saliva, semen, fingernails or COURTROOM PRACTICE GUIDE TO DANGEROUSNESS HEARINGS … COURTROOM PRACTICE GUIDE TO DANGEROUSNESS HEARINGS c. 276, § 58A Court Release on condi ons: If the court decides to release the juvenile on condi ons, the court must do two things: impose the condi thaton the juvenile not commit a federal, state or local crime; and impose “the least restric ve further condi on,or combina ofon condi ons,that determines will

DIRECTORIES

BBO Attorney Directory. This search will send you to the MA Board of Bar Overseers ‘ attorney lookup tool. Unlike the CPCS Directory, which includes only court-appointed staff attorneys, this will search through all MA attorneys, including court-appointed and private attorneys who accept appointments. Click on an office name below for

more

PRIVATE COUNSEL AND COURT COST BILLING Private Counsel and Court Cost Billing. Welcome to the Private Counsel and Court Cost Billing webpages. The Accounts Payable Unit is responsible for the processing of assignments for indigent clients and the payment of bills for legal services and expenses related to these

assignments.

EVENTS FOR JUNE 21

CAFL Trial Panel Training (September 9 – October 20, 2021) CPCS is now accepting applications for its Fall 2021 CAFL Trial Panel Certification Training to represent children and parents in CAFL APPROVED WEBINARS FOR FY2021 Adoption of Luc Webinar (attend either session) 2. Register Here. May 6th, 2021. 2-4:30pm. Training to Represent Children, Parents and Guardians in Guardianship of Minor Proceedings in the Probate and Family Court. 4. Click Here for More Info. May 10th, 2021. MENTAL HEALTH LITIGATION DIVISION The Mental Health Litigation Division is committed to protecting the legal and constitutional rights of citizens facing civil commitment to mental hospitals, guardianship and involuntary treatment including the administration of anti-psychotic medications. DRUG LAB CRISIS LITIGATION UNIT On March 22, 2021 The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office took steps that will likely lead to the vactur and dismissal with prejudice of thousands of convictions based on analyses performed the Hinton Drug Lab between May 2003 and August 2012. DRUG LAB INFORMATION Drug Lab Information. On March 22, 2021 The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office took steps that will likely lead to the vacatur and dismissal with prejudice of thousands of convictions based on analyses performed the Hinton Drug Lab between May 2003 and August 2012. Escobar Assent: 0984CR10059 Comm. v. Escobar (03.22.2021) as

Filed.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Committee for Public Counsel Services 100 Cambridge Street, 14th Floor, Boston, MA 02114 Tel: (617) 482-6212 – Fax: (617) 988-8495 ASSIGNED COUNSEL MANUAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES January 1, 2019 -

Version 1.13

DRUG LAB CRISIS LITIGATION UNIT Public Defender “Drug Lab Case” Hotline – (888) 999-2881. We are the Drug Lab Crisis Litigation Unit, part of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (the Massachusetts public defender agency) dedicated to helping individuals with convictions tainted by the misconduct of former state drug lab chemists Annie Dookhan and Sonja Farak and two former Assistant Attorneys General. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO INTRODUCING EVIDENCE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO INTRODUCING EVIDENCE Self-Authenticating ertain items do not need to be authenticated through a witness. See Mass. Guide to Evidence, §902 for a list of those COMMITTEE FOR PUBLIC COUNSEL SERVICES Committee Meeting Agenda – April 15, 2021 Meeting April 9, 2021-The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required Approval of minutes of the March 16, 2021 meeting Amicus Request(s) *Commonwealth McDermott, SJC-13091 – Reporting Only *Commonwealth Bailey-Sweeting, SJC-13086 – Reporting Only *Arnold Emma Massachusetts Parole Board, No. SJC-12954 CAFL Emergency CAFL APPROVED WEBINARS CAFL Approved Webinars for FY2020. To receive credit for the following approved webinars download and send an attendance certificate, if one is available, or an e-mail with your BBO#, the title and date of the webinar and # of viewing hours, to Rita Caso, rcaso@publiccounsel.net. EBILL 2.0 USER MANUAL 3 Section 1 – Welcome to Ebill 2.0 1.1 Overview Ebill is a Web-based program developed by the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS). Ebill allows Attorneys to enter and submit bills to CPCS electronically for legal services rendered BLACK MINDS MATTER: RISE UP RACISM, INTERSECTIONALITY Boston Medical Center’s Department of Psychiatry is excited to announce the inaugural 2021 Black Minds Matter: RISE UP Virtual Conference. This accredited conference brings together academic and community leaders to explore themes of intersectionality, youth mental health, culturally responsive treatment, and advocacy within Black

mental health.

CONNOR BARUSCH

Connor Barusch (“Barusch”) (he/they) joined CPCS in 2011, working as a public defender in the Roxbury/Dorchester/West Roxbury Municipal Court Office of CPCS. In 2014, Barusch joined the Boston Superior Court Trial Unit and in 2018 he rotated into the Training Department. During law school, Barusch co-founded and worked at a free legal clinic called Massachusetts Transgender Legal Advocates.

TRAINING CALENDAR

The Training Calendar has moved to: https://www.publiccounsel.net/train/events/ Please update your bookmarks. The new Training Calendar, as well as practice area

BOSTON (HR)

Committee for Public Counsel Services Human Resources Department 75 Federal Street, 6th Floor Boston, MA 02110 Phone: (617) 482 – 6212 DRUG LAB CRISIS LITIGATION UNIT On March 22, 2021 The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office took steps that will likely lead to the vactur and dismissal with prejudice of thousands of convictions based on analyses performed the Hinton Drug Lab between May 2003 and August 2012.

SCOTT HULGAN, ESQ.

STAFF COUNSEL. Scott joined YAD as a staff attorney in March 2011. He graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2003 with a B.A. in

Communication.

SPRINGFIELD (YAD)

Springfield YAD Office • 101 State Street, Suite 210 • Springfield, MA 01103 413.750.1640 (p) • 413.733.2048(f) YAD’s Springfield office represents children COMMITTEE FOR PUBLIC COUNSEL SERVICES Committee Meeting Agenda – April 15, 2021 Meeting April 9, 2021-The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required Approval of minutes of the March 16, 2021 meeting Amicus Request(s) *Commonwealth McDermott, SJC-13091 – Reporting Only *Commonwealth Bailey-Sweeting, SJC-13086 – Reporting Only *Arnold Emma Massachusetts Parole Board, No. SJC-12954 CAFL Emergency CAFL APPROVED WEBINARS CAFL Approved Webinars for FY2020. To receive credit for the following approved webinars download and send an attendance certificate, if one is available, or an e-mail with your BBO#, the title and date of the webinar and # of viewing hours, to Rita Caso, rcaso@publiccounsel.net. EBILL 2.0 USER MANUAL 3 Section 1 – Welcome to Ebill 2.0 1.1 Overview Ebill is a Web-based program developed by the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS). Ebill allows Attorneys to enter and submit bills to CPCS electronically for legal services rendered BLACK MINDS MATTER: RISE UP RACISM, INTERSECTIONALITY Boston Medical Center’s Department of Psychiatry is excited to announce the inaugural 2021 Black Minds Matter: RISE UP Virtual Conference. This accredited conference brings together academic and community leaders to explore themes of intersectionality, youth mental health, culturally responsive treatment, and advocacy within Black

mental health.

CONNOR BARUSCH

Connor Barusch (“Barusch”) (he/they) joined CPCS in 2011, working as a public defender in the Roxbury/Dorchester/West Roxbury Municipal Court Office of CPCS. In 2014, Barusch joined the Boston Superior Court Trial Unit and in 2018 he rotated into the Training Department. During law school, Barusch co-founded and worked at a free legal clinic called Massachusetts Transgender Legal Advocates.

TRAINING CALENDAR

The Training Calendar has moved to: https://www.publiccounsel.net/train/events/ Please update your bookmarks. The new Training Calendar, as well as practice area

BOSTON (HR)

Committee for Public Counsel Services Human Resources Department 75 Federal Street, 6th Floor Boston, MA 02110 Phone: (617) 482 – 6212 DRUG LAB CRISIS LITIGATION UNIT On March 22, 2021 The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office took steps that will likely lead to the vactur and dismissal with prejudice of thousands of convictions based on analyses performed the Hinton Drug Lab between May 2003 and August 2012.

SCOTT HULGAN, ESQ.

STAFF COUNSEL. Scott joined YAD as a staff attorney in March 2011. He graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2003 with a B.A. in

Communication.

SPRINGFIELD (YAD)

Springfield YAD Office • 101 State Street, Suite 210 • Springfield, MA 01103 413.750.1640 (p) • 413.733.2048(f) YAD’s Springfield office represents children

CAFL TRAINING UNIT

CAFL Trial Panel Training (September 9 – October 20, 2021) CPCS is now accepting applications for its Fall 2021 CAFL Trial Panel Certification Training to represent children and parents in care and protection/termination of parental rights cases. PRIVATE COUNSEL AND COURT COST BILLING Private Counsel and Court Cost Billing. Welcome to the Private Counsel and Court Cost Billing webpages. The Accounts Payable Unit is responsible for the processing of assignments for indigent clients and the payment of bills for legal services and expenses related to these

assignments.

MENTAL HEALTH LITIGATION DIVISION The Mental Health Litigation Division is committed to protecting the legal and constitutional rights of citizens facing civil commitment to mental hospitals, guardianship and involuntary treatment including the administration of anti-psychotic medications. DRUG LAB CRISIS LITIGATION UNIT On March 22, 2021 The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office took steps that will likely lead to the vactur and dismissal with prejudice of thousands of convictions based on analyses performed the Hinton Drug Lab between May 2003 and August 2012. PRIVATE COUNSEL DIVISION Certification to Take Post-Conviction Assignments. To qualify for the post-conviction panel, counsel must be a member in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar with substantial experience in criminal law or appellate practice, must undertake a training process, and must agree to work with an appellate mentor for the first few assignments.

BREATHALYZER CASES

potential relief in massachusetts breathalyzer cases. june 2011-april 17, 2019. if you were convicted in massachusetts for operating under the influence of alcohol (oui) in a case where there was a breath test done on a breathalyzer machine that was certified between june 2011 and april 17, 2019, you may be able to get a new trial or vacate

(undo) your plea.

OFFICES | MENTAL HEALTH LITIGATION DIVISION please note: the administrative office of the mental health litigation division is closed. we are all working remotely and can be reached at the phone numbers and email addresses on these pages.

EVENTS FOR JUNE 17

CAFL Trial Panel Training (September 9 – October 20, 2021) CPCS is now accepting applications for its Fall 2021 CAFL Trial Panel Certification Training to represent children and parents in

SPRINGFIELD (YAD)

Springfield YAD Office • 101 State Street, Suite 210 • Springfield, MA 01103 413.750.1640 (p) • 413.733.2048(f) YAD’s Springfield office represents children

ASHLEY DALTON

Ashley Dalton Esq., Equal Justice Works Fellow Sponsored by Greenberg & Traurig, LLP / Staff Counsel. YAD Administration Office 44 Bromfield

Street, 4th Floor

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