An Act relative to increasing transparency in juvenile court proceedings
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to increase transparency in juvenile court proceedings in Massachusetts. It seeks to provide greater access to information for the public, including details about the cases, hearings, and decisions made within the juvenile justice system. The goal is to promote accountability and allow for greater public understanding of these proceedings. Specifically, the bill intends to make certain records and processes more accessible to interested parties.
Key provisions
- Requires juvenile courts to provide public access to certain case files.
- Establishes procedures for requesting information about juvenile court proceedings.
- Mandates the creation of a public register of juvenile court cases (with appropriate redactions for privacy).
- Requires courts to provide notice of hearings to interested parties.
- Addresses the release of records related to juvenile offenders.
Who is affected
- Individuals involved in juvenile court proceedings (juveniles, families, guardians)
- Members of the public interested in juvenile justice
- Attorneys representing parties in juvenile court
- Juvenile court judges and staff
- Advocacy groups working on juvenile justice issues
Notable changes
- Increases public access to information regarding juvenile court proceedings.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
William N. Brownsberger
Cosponsor
William N. Brownsberger
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