Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 119 § 38

Current through Chapter 112 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 119:38 - Closed hearings; publication of names

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.

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 119, § 38

Amended by Acts 2008, c. 176,§ 89, eff. 7/8/2008.