Section 13. In any custody proceeding in the commonwealth the court shall preserve the pleadings, orders and judgments and any record that has been made of its hearings, investigations and other pertinent documents until the child reaches eighteen years of age. Upon appropriate request of the court of another state and receipt of payment therefor the court shall forward to the other court certified copies of any or all of such documents.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part II - Real and Personal Property and Domestic Relations
Title III - Domestic Relations
Chapter 209b - Massachusetts Child Custody Jurisdiction Act
Section 3 - Affidavits; Contents; Amendment; Examination Under Oath; Disclosure of Addresses
Section 4 - Parties; Joinder; Service of Process
Section 5 - Notice and Opportunity to Be Heard; Proper Parties
Section 6 - Notice; Nonresidents; Proof of Service
Section 7 - Jurisdiction; Determination of Appropriate Forum; Factors
Section 8 - Personal Appearance Before Court; Expenses
Section 9 - Testimony of Witnesses Outside State
Section 13 - Preservation of Record; Time; Copies
Section 14 - International Custody Determinations; Recognition