North Dakota § 50-25.2-12 Confidentiality of records - Authorized disclosures

North Dakota Statutes

§ 50-25.2-12 — Confidentiality of records - Authorized disclosures

North Dakota § 50-25.2-12

Title 50Public Welfare

Ch. 50-25.2Vulnerable Adult Protection Services

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N.D. Cent. Code § 50-25.2-12 (2026).

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All reports made under this chapter and all records and information obtained or generated as a result of the reports are confidential, but must be made available to:

1.A physician who examines a vulnerable adult whom the physician reasonably suspects may have been subject to abuse or neglect if the identity of individuals reporting under section 50-25.2-03 is protected.

2.Authorized staff of the department or the department's designee, law enforcement agencies, and other agencies investigating, evaluating, or assessing the report or providing adult protective services.

3.A vulnerable adult who is the subject of a report if the identity of individuals reporting under section 50-25.2-03 is protected.

4.Public officials, and their authorized agents, who require the information in connecti

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All reports made under this chapter and all records and information obtained or generated
as a result of the reports are confidential, but must be made available to:
1. A physician who examines a vulnerable adult whom the physician reasonably suspects
may have been subject to abuse or neglect if the identity of individuals reporting under
section 50-25.2-03 is protected.
2. Authorized staff of the department or the department's designee, law enforcement
agencies, and other agencies investigating, evaluating, or assessing the report or
providing adult protective services.
3. A vulnerable adult who is the subject of a report if the identity of individuals reporting
under section 50-25.2-03 is protected.
4. Public officials, and their authorized agents, who require the information in connection
with the discharge of their official duties.
5. A court when it determines that the information is necessary for determination of an
issue before the court.
6. A person engaged in a bona fide research or auditing purpose if no information
identifying the subjects of a report is made available to the researcher or auditor.
7. A guardian or legal representative of the vulnerable adult who is the subject of a report
if the identity of individuals reporting under section 50-25.2-03 is protected and the
guardian or legal representative is not suspected of abusing or neglecting the
vulnerable adult.