BOSTON — Governor Maura T. Healey nominated Frederick DeCubellis, Gregory Teran and Amanda Ward as Associate Justices to the District Court. The nominees will now be considered by the Governor's Council for confirmation.  

"I'm proud to nominate these three highly experienced attorneys who will make excellent additions to the District Court," said Governor Healey. "We're grateful to the Governor's Council for their careful review of their nominations."

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.

Governor Healey previously appointed Leo Fama, Francis V. Kenneally, Courtney C. Linnehan and Marjorie P. Tynes to serve as Associate Justices of the District Court. She has also nominated Sarah Kennedy and Edward Krippendorf, who are currently before the Governor's Council.