| Organization: | Massachusetts Court Improvement Program Massachusetts Court System |
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| Date published: | April 10, 2018 |
Overview
The purpose of this guide is to inform a wide range of professionals working with children and families about confidentiality and privilege laws, thus promoting adherence to the law when making decisions about the disclosure of information and minimizing any unintended negative consequences.
Table of Contents
- Massachusetts Confidentiality Guide project team
- Introduction
- Department of Children and Families information
- Probation information
- Department of Youth Services information
- Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
- Court information - Juvenile Court
- Court information - Probate & Family Court
- Health care information
- Police and prosecutor's information
- Attorney information
- Appendix A: Links to laws, regulations, rules, policies, and agreements
- Appendix B: Glossary
- Appendix C: HIPAA requirements for release of general health information
- Appendix D: Requirements for release of substance use disorder treatment information under 42 CFR Part 2
- Appendix E: Caregiver Authorization Affidavit
- Appendix F: Probation Consent for Release of Confidential Information
Contact
Phone
Online
Address
Supreme Judicial Court
One Pemberton Square
Boston, MA 02108