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ND SB2091

Bill

Status

Passed

3/28/2023

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

Senate

68th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates exceptions to confidential records protections under North Dakota Century Code section 12-47-36 for individuals in custody or under supervision of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
  • Allows emergency contacts or next of kin of an adult in custody with a serious or terminal medical condition to inspect case history, medical, psychological, or treatment records without prior court application
  • Permits guardians, conservators, or individuals with medical power of attorney to inspect records of adults in custody or under supervision
  • Allows service providers assisting with social services, housing, behavioral health, medical services, employment, education, child care, or transportation to inspect records if the individual provides written authorization
  • Maintains federal drug and alcohol treatment confidentiality protections as an exception to disclosure and requires Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation approval before records inspection

Legislative Description

Exceptions to confidential records.

Last Action

Filed with Secretary Of State 03/28

3/30/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/16/2023
Judiciary1/3/2023

Full Bill Text

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