The District Court Department hears a wide range of criminal, civil, housing, juvenile, mental health, and other types of cases. No filing fee is required.Following a guilty plea or guilty verdict in the superior or district court, the. Commonwealth will move for sentencing. The court will consider alternative methods to discharge fines and court cost owed for a traffic or other class c misdeamenor conviction. In Massachusetts, the 9(a) form is typically used for certain motions, such as motions to dismiss or motions for summary judgment. Please be advised your plea of No Contest or Guilty will result in a conviction that will appear on your record. (c) Time to Serve Affidavits. When a motion for a new trial is based on affidavits, they must be filed with the motion.