Which court has the authority to revise or reverse a decision made by the board?

The Supreme Judicial Court holds the authority to revise or reverse decisions made by governmental boards, including those related to professional licensing and regulatory matters. This court is the highest in the state of Massachusetts and has the final say on matters of law and interpretations affecting the statutes and regulations governing professions, including chiropractic practice.

The role of the Supreme Judicial Court includes not only interpreting the law but also ensuring that decisions made by lower boards and agencies align with legal standards and constitutional provisions. Therefore, if a decision from a board related to chiropractic practice is contested, the appropriate recourse would be to appeal to the Supreme Judicial Court, as it can provide binding interpretations and set precedents that lower courts must follow.

The other courts listed, while they have important functions, do not have the same authority as the Supreme Judicial Court in this context. For instance, the Superior Court deals primarily with civil and criminal cases at a higher level than the Trial Court but does not typically have authority over board decisions. The Trial Court generally handles routine civil and criminal matters and lacks the appellate function against board decisions. The Appellate Court also serves as a reviewing court but ultimately can be overridden by the Supreme Judicial Court's rulings, reinforcing the latter's superior role in the hierarchy of the state's