Massachusetts § 38 Closed hearings; publication of names

Massachusetts Statutes

§ 38 — Closed hearings; publication of names

Massachusetts § 38

Part IADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT

Title XVIIPUBLIC WELFARE

Ch. 119PROTECTION AND CARE OF CHILDREN, AND PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THEM

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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 119, § 38 (2026).

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Section 38. All hearings under sections 1 to 38A, inclusive, except those related to court orders to not resuscitate or to withdraw life-sustaining medical treatment for children in the custody of the department under a care and protection order, shall be closed to the general public. It shall be unlawful to publish the names of persons before the court in any closed hearing.

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§ 38

Closed hearings; publication of names

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Petitions for order to not resuscitate or to withdraw life-sustaining medical treatment; required recommendations; appeals

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