2009 Kansas Code
Chapter 39 MENTALLY ILL, INCAPACITATED AND DEPENDENT PERSONS; SOCIAL WELFARE
Article 14 REPORTING ABUSE, NEGLECT OR EXPLOITATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS
39-1436. Same; access to relevant records; confidentiality requirements.

39-1436

Chapter 39.--MENTALLY ILL, INCAPACITATED AND DEPENDENT PERSONS; SOCIAL WELFARE Article 14.--REPORTING ABUSE, NEGLECT OR EXPLOITATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS

      39-1436.   Same; access to relevant records; confidentiality requirements. (a) As provided in this section, any person or agency which maintains records relating to the involved adult which are relevant to any investigation conducted by the department of social and rehabilitation services or a law enforcement agency under this act shall provide the department of social and rehabilitation services or a law enforcement agency with the necessary records to assist in investigations. In order to provide such records, the person or agency maintaining the records shall receive from the department of social and rehabilitation services:

      (1)   A written request for information;

      (2)   a written notice that an investigation is being conducted by the department; and

      (3)   certification or confirmation that the department has sent written notice to the involved adult or the involved adult's guardian. Any such information shall be subject to the confidentiality requirements of K.S.A. 39-1434 and amendments thereto.

      (b)   The department of social and rehabilitation services or a law enforcement agency shall have access to all relevant records in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a).

      History:   L. 1989, ch. 129, § 7; L. 2003, ch. 91, § 15; L. 2004, ch. 153, § 2; July 1.