2010 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 722 - CHILDREN
Act 238 of 1975 - CHILD PROTECTION LAW (722.621 - 722.638)
Section 722.627c - Release of information from child protective services records or case in which child has died; decision by director; determination.
CHILD PROTECTION LAW (EXCERPT)Act 238 of 1975
722.627c Release of information from child protective services records or case in which child has died; decision by director; determination.
Sec. 7c.
(1) Sections 7d to 7i govern the director's decisions to release specified information from child protective services records.
(2) The director shall release specified information in a child abuse or neglect case in which a child who was a part of the case has died.
(3) The director may designate another individual to act for the director under sections 7d to 7i, and a reference to the director under those sections applies to an individual designated by the director.
(4) For the purposes of sections 7d to 7i, a child's best interest shall be determined based on all of the following:
(a) Protection of the child's safety.
(b) Preservation of the child's physical, mental, and emotional health.
(c) Consideration of the child's likelihood of establishing a successful and timely permanent family and community relationship.
(5) Sections 7d to 7i do not subject a report or record that is confidential under this act to disclosure under the freedom of information act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246.
History: Add. 1998, Act 428, Eff. Apr. 1, 1999
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Am. 2004, Act 563, Imd. Eff. Jan. 3, 2005
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