BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey nominated Frances Dallmeyer to serve as an Associate Justice of the District Court and Toiya Taylor to serve as Associate Justice of the Probate & Family Court.

 

The nominees will now be considered by the Governor's Council for confirmation.   

 

"Both Frances and Toiya have years of legal experience and a deep-rooted commitment to upholding the law," said Governor Maura Healey. "If confirmed, they will be positive additions to the courts and serve the people of Massachusetts with distinction." 

 

The District Court Department hears a wide range of criminal, civil, housing, juvenile, mental health, and other types of cases. District Court criminal jurisdiction extends to all felonies punishable by a sentence up to five years, and many other specific felonies with greater potential penalties, all misdemeanors, and all violations of city and town ordinances and by-laws. In civil matters, the District Court hears cases in which the damages are not likely to be more than $50,000 and small claims cases up to $7,000. The District Court is located in 62 courts across the state.