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Is it legal to print a 16-year-old's name in the newspaper if he was charged but not convicted of a crime?
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2007-04-11 18:57:08
When a minor's name is excluded from the public record, that
bars law enforcment and the justice system, etc., from giving the
name to the newspaper (or anyone else). It does not legally bar the
newspaper from printing the name in the paper if the paper gets the
name from other reliable sources. Also, if the case was heard in
adult court instead of juvenile court, those proceedings and
records are generally open for public inspection. Generally a
minor's name cannot be a matter of public record. There are
exceptions depending upon state statutes and specific
circumstances. The best option would be to speak with the state's
department of social services, juvenile authorities or the legal
aid society.
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