An Act clarifying the child advocate’s authority to access juvenile records
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Create an account to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill clarifies the authority of the child advocate in Massachusetts to access records related to juvenile cases. Currently, the scope of this access may be unclear, and this legislation aims to provide more specific guidelines. It intends to ensure the child advocate has the necessary information to effectively represent the best interests of children involved in the juvenile justice system. The bill seeks to streamline and standardize the process for accessing these records.
Key provisions
- Defines the types of juvenile records the child advocate can access.
- Specifies the circumstances under which access is permitted.
- Clarifies the process for requesting access to these records.
- Ensures the child advocate’s access aligns with legal requirements and ethical obligations.
- Addresses potential barriers to accessing records.
Who is affected
- Child Advocates in Massachusetts
- Juvenile Court Judges
- Children involved in the juvenile justice system
- Attorneys representing juveniles
- The Judiciary
Notable changes
- Provides greater clarity regarding the scope of the child advocate’s access to juvenile records.
- May standardize procedures for record requests.
- Could improve coordination between the child advocate and juvenile court officials.
Bill text
Read the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Text extraction is in progress. View the official source.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
2 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael J. Finn
Cosponsor
Michael J. Finn
Arguments
Reasons offered for and against this legislation.
Arguments in favor
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours