Massachusetts Juvenile Court Rules for the Care and Protection of Children
Rule: 18
Jurisdiction: MA
Bluebook Citation: Mass. Juv. Ct. R. (Care & Protection) 18
If a party, or an attorney, or both, engages in conduct that either delays the progress of litigation, wastes judicial resources or causes an unnecessary increase in expenses on a party, or otherwise impedes the full and effective administration of justice, without sufficient justification as determined by the court, the court may order the party, or the attorney, or both to pay reasonable costs and expenses. The court shall provide notice and a hearing before final imposition of costs or expenses. The court shall articulate, in writing, the reasons for the imposed sanctions.
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