7 AAC 54.100. Disclosure to criminal justice officials

(a) The department will not disclose child protection information, in the absence of a court order, to federal, state, or local law enforcement officers, or other criminal justice officials unless that information will be used for purposes directly connected with the administration of child protection services programs or as provided in AS 47.10.093 (b)(6). Included in those purposes may be requests for assistance from law enforcement officers in obtaining physical custody of a child, requests for assistance in investigation of harm to an adult or a child, and requests for assistance if disclosure is necessary to protect the safety of the client or the public.

(b) When a court order is issued directing the department to disclose child protection information not otherwise disclosable under this chapter to a law enforcement or criminal justice agency, the department will apprise the court of the statutes and regulations concerning confidentiality and ask the court to rule on disclosability before disclosing the information.

History: Eff. 5/15/83, Register 86; am 10/14/2005, Register 176

Authority: AS 47.05.010

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