Description: Courthouse improvement bill will enable state to take over judicial facilities, such as crumbling Dorchester District Court, for renovation. Richard Voke, Patricia McGovern, Edward Hennessey.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/18/1988
Description: Dorchester District Court justices, Mayor Flynn & Boston Public Facilities Department named as defendants in SJC lawsuit against severe overcrowding & hazardous conditions in courthouse.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/27/1988
Description: Judge James Dolan imposes cell occupancy limit in overcrowded Dorchester District Courthouse. Huge cracks and crumbling stone on exterior and decrepit interior.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/20/1988
Description: Judge Paul Liacos tours decrepit and overcrowded conditions at Dorchester District Courthouse. He looks for an alternative nearby location to conduct judicial business while courthouse is indisposed.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/28/1988