# Mass. Trial Ct. Rule 1: Rule 1. Purpose

> Massachusetts · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MA_MTCR_uniform_rules_for_permanency_hearings_R1

## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Trial Ct. Rule 1
- **Heading:** Rule 1. Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Massachusetts
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Massachusetts Court Rules / Massachusetts Trial Court Rules / uniform-rules-for-permanency-hearings / Mass. Trial Ct. Rule 1

## Text

Rule 1
The Uniform Rules for Permanency Hearings provide a consistent procedure for hearings conducted pursuant to
G.L. c. 119, § 29B
. This procedure is intended to encourage meaningful participation by the parties. Permanency hearings provide the child or young adult an important opportunity to have individual needs addressed by the court to ensure that the child or young adult is receiving the necessary supports to timely reach a permanent, safe, and healthy home and a successful adulthood.

## Nearby sections

- [Mass. Trial Ct. Rule 1 Rule 1. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MA_MTCR_uniform_rules_for_permanency_hearings_R1.md)
- [Mass. Trial Ct. Rule 2 Rule 2. Scope of Rules and Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MA_MTCR_uniform_rules_for_permanency_hearings_R2.md)
- [Mass. Trial Ct. Rule 3 Rule 3. Scheduling the permanency hearing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MA_MTCR_uniform_rules_for_permanency_hearings_R3.md)
- [Mass. Trial Ct. Rule 4 Rule 4. Permanency reports](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MA_MTCR_uniform_rules_for_permanency_hearings_R4.md)
- [Mass. Trial Ct. Rule 5 Rule 5. Notice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MA_MTCR_uniform_rules_for_permanency_hearings_R5.md)
- [Mass. Trial Ct. Rule 6 Rule 6. Submission of report and response or objections](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MA_MTCR_uniform_rules_for_permanency_hearings_R6.md)
- [Mass. Trial Ct. Rule 7 Rule 7. Counsel](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MA_MTCR_uniform_rules_for_permanency_hearings_R7.md)
- [Mass. Trial Ct. Rule 8 Rule 8. The permanency hearing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MA_MTCR_uniform_rules_for_permanency_hearings_R8.md)
- [Mass. Trial Ct. Rule 9 Rule 9. Orders](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MA_MTCR_uniform_rules_for_permanency_hearings_R9.md)
- [Mass. Trial Ct. Rule 10 Rule 10. Appeals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MA_MTCR_uniform_rules_for_permanency_hearings_R10.md)

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