§ 1 Definitions
§ 2 Central register; included information
§ 3 Rules and regulations
§ 4 Entry of information relative to missing children; access to data
§ 5 Deceased persons; fingerprints and identifying data; dental examinations; comparisons to missing persons files
§ 6 Release of medical and dental records; comparison of dental records
§ 7 Report of missing child to central register
§ 9 Marking of school records; notification requirements
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Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws > Chapter 22A - Missing Persons

  • Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.