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Applications for Access to DDS Facility Records

Information on Obtaining Facility Records of Former Institutional Residents from the Department of Developmental Services

Under Massachusetts law, the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) may disclose facility records of a former institutional resident who has been deceased more than 50 years to a close relative or academic researcher. If you wish to submit a request, please select the most applicable option below.

What records are you looking to access?

I am seeking the Institutional Records of a Deceased Relative  I am seeking Institutional Records as an Academic Researcher 

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