In the Matter of an Impounded Case, SJC-13854

Judicial - Supreme Court · April 10, 2026

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Case identification and opening remarks

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Amy DiDonna opened the argument in SJC-13854, identifying herself as counsel for the defendant-appellant identified in court as John Doe and stating the case involves a nine-year-old child whose juvenile protective order was vacated; she framed the central question as whether the court can prevent lasting harm from records that remain accessible.

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The Supreme Judicial Court heard argument in SJC-13854 on whether juvenile courts may order expungement (or equivalent relief) for vacated juvenile protection orders absent a finding of fraud; Attorney Amy DiDonna urged a narrow juvenile exception to prevent lifelong harm to a nine-year-old whose order was vacated.

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