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Martin O'Malley, Governor
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"PUBLIC AGENCY" MEANS A STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT OR A
QUASI-GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY...
REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection formerly was Art. 49D, § 1-101(k).
No changes are made.
1-209. LEGISLATIVE INTENT.
(A) IN GENERAL.
IT IS THE INTENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT PUBLIC AGENCIES THAT
SERVE CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES IN THE STATE EXCHANGE INFORMATION
WITH THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE PERSON IN INTEREST OR ANOTHER
INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO GIVE CONSENT UNDER THIS SUBTITLE.
(B) PURPOSE.
THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION UNDER SUBSECTION (A) OF THIS SECTION IS
FOR THE PURPOSE OF:
(1) CARRYING OUT THE POLICY ESTABLISHED UNDER § 8-102 OF THIS
ARTICLE FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILY SERVICES;
(2) FACILITATING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SEAMLESS SYSTEM OF
FAMILY-FOCUSED SERVICES; AND
(3) ACHIEVING A COMPREHENSIVE AND COORDINATED INTERAGENCY
APPROACH TO PROVIDING A CONTINUUM OF CARE THAT IS FAMILY- AND
CHILD-ORIENTED.
REVISOR'S NOTE: This section formerly was Art. 49D, § 3-102.
The only changes are in style and cross-references.
Defined terms: "Person in interest" § 1-208
"Public agency" § 1-208
1-210. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION AND RECORDS — IN GENERAL.
NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER STATE LAW AND EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN §
1-211 OF THIS SUBTITLE, ON WRITTEN REQUEST, A PUBLIC AGENCY SHALL DISCLOSE
INFORMATION AND RECORDS ON CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES SERVED BY
THAT AGENCY TO:
(1) ANOTHER PUBLIC AGENCY THAT SERVES THE SAME CHILDREN,
YOUTH, AND FAMILIES;
(2) ANOTHER PUBLIC AGENCY THAT HAS CHILDREN OR YOUTH IN A
PROGRAM, HOME, OR RESIDENTIAL FACILITY FUNDED OR LICENSED BY THAT
AGENCY; OR
(3) THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR CHILDREN.
REVISOR'S NOTE: This section formerly was Art. 49D, § 3-103.
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