Michigan § 722.627c Release of information from child protective services records or case in which child has died; decision by director; determination.

Michigan Statutes

§ 722.627c — Release of information from child protective services records or case in which child has died; decision by director; determination.

Michigan § 722.627c

Ch. 722CHILDREN

Act 238 of 1975CHILD PROTECTION LAW (722.621-722.638)

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Mich. Comp. Laws § 722.627c (2026).

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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)Protectio

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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.