GENERAL LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS

CHAPTER 18C. OFFICE OF THE CHILD ADVOCATE

Chapter 18C: Section 1. Definitions

Chapter 18C: Section 2. Office of the child advocate; duties

Chapter 18C: Section 3. Child advocate; appointment; vacancies

Chapter 18C: Section 4. Child advocate advisory board

Chapter 18C: Section 5. Investigation of critical incidents; coordination with other agencies; complaints; review of program effectiveness; oversight

Chapter 18C: Section 6. Access to facilities and records; release of information

Chapter 18C: Section 7. Witnesses; documents; subpoenas

Chapter 18C: Section 8. Discrimination or retaliation; penalties

Chapter 18C: Section 9. Procedures for performance of duties; rules and regulations

Chapter 18C: Section 10. Annual report

Chapter 18C: Section 11. Comprehensive plan for response to child abuse and neglect; advice of experts; contents

Chapter 18C: Section 12. Information and records; confidentiality; subpoena and discovery; public disclosure; investigation of critical incidents

Chapter 18C: Section 13. Personal liability for civil damages


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