Pretrial Conference Report {JV-004}

JV-004 - PRETRIAL CONFERENCE REPORT Mass.R.Crim.P. 11(a)(2)(A). This form is used in the Massachusetts Juvenile Court Department under Mass.R.Crim.P. 11(a)(2)(A) is a formal document completed jointly by the prosecution and defense before trial in a juvenile criminal case. Its purpose is to summarize the status of the case following a pretrial conference and to establish what discovery has been exchanged, any unresolved issues, and what defenses or motions may be raised at trial. The form ensures compliance with the Massachusetts Rules of Criminal Procedure regarding automatic and reciprocal discovery, including disclosure of witness lists, expert testimony, police reports, and any exculpatory evidence. It also records any motions to compel discovery, intentions to raise defenses such as alibi or mental health, and whether stipulations of fact or trial dates have been agreed upon. Additionally, the form addresses the need for interpreters, the custody status of the juvenile, the estimated length of trial, and whether the case will proceed by complaint or indictment. Both parties, including the child or defendant, must certify the accuracy of the report, which then guides the progression of the case through compliance hearings and trial. www.FormsWorkflow.com