Clarifies the child advocate's authority to access juvenile records in Massachusetts.
The bill clarifies the child advocate's authority to access juvenile records in Massachusetts. It allows the child advocate to examine systemwide service provision to children, access facilities, residences, programs, and electronic information systems operated, licensed, or funded by executive agencies. The advocate can also obtain data on adult and juvenile arrests, court proceedings, and criminal offender record information. The advocate must adhere to any legal limitations on the use or release of information.
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