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Judges ask committee to consider pay increases to aid recruitment, retention
Joint Committee on the Judiciary · November 4, 2025
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Representatives of the Massachusetts Judges' Conference told the joint committee that judicial pay lags national peers and that low compensation harms recruitment and retention of qualified candidates. They urged lawmakers to consider raises for judges and clerks when budgeting allows.
Daniel Dilaratti, president of the Massachusetts Judges' Conference, and other judges told the Joint Committee on the Judiciary that judges and court clerks deserve compensation that reflects their workload and the cost of living.
Dilaratti said Massachusetts ranks…
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