What is the Access to justice initiative?

The Thomas Crane Public Library is proud to partner with the Massachusetts Trial Court to offer access to virtual court services through the Access to Justice Library Initiative. Access to Justice (A2J) provides you with access to court resources via the comfort and convenience of your local library. Through A2J, you can get help from the Virtual Court Service Center, find legal information, look up case information, join a remote court hearing, or get help from the Virtual Front Desk at the Housing Court or Probate and Family Court.

Using a2J at the library

A2J is available from a quick link on the desktop computers on the top floor of the Main Library, as well as library chromebooks. Headphones are also available for checkout. Printing and copying services are available for $.15/side for black and white and $.40/side for color.

If you have been scheduled for a remote court hearing, call the library at 617-376-1300 x3 to ask about booking a conference room and using a library chromebook for the hearing. Conference rooms can also be booked online.

Need help getting access? Ask a librarian on the top floor for assistance!