An Act relative to civil commitments and the appeal of those commitments

This bill amends Massachusetts law to clarify court procedures for civil commitments related to alcohol or substance abuse disorders. It updates references to "Appeals Court" instead of "appellate division" and adds that initial reviews of such commitments (under Chapter 123, Section 35) must follow the same process as Superior Court reviews for pre-trial detentions (Chapter 276, Section 58A). The bill also expands jurisdiction for civil commitment orders to include Boston Municipal Court civil sessions, alongside District Court. These changes streamline how courts handle initial reviews of commitments, directly affecting individuals subject to court-ordered treatment for substance abuse.