Notwithstanding the general confidentiality protections of Welf. & Inst. Code 5328, when the patient, in the opinion of his or her psychotherapist, presents a serious danger of violence to a reasonably foreseeable victim or victims, then any of the information or records may be released to that person or persons and to law enforcement agencies as the psychotherapist determines is needed for the protection of that person or persons.
In making the appointment of a Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), the judge shall sign an order that may grant the CASA the authority to review specific relevant documents and interview parties involved in the case/having significant information relating to the child, to the same extent as any other officer of the court appointed to investigate proceedings on behalf of the court.
An authorized employee of the welfare department may disclose confidential information about a deceased public social services applicant or recipient to any law enforcement agency upon request from such agency.
CalWORKS team members may maintain a computer database of information or records received relating to a client receiving services. Information stored in the database must only be used and disclosed within the program and for the purpose of planning and delivering services, unless consent is obtained from the proper CalWORKS recipient.
The sharing of information allowed under this section shall be governed by a memorandum specifying the types of information that may be shared without a signed release form and the process used to meet confidentiality requirements. Information and records collected by the pilot program along with information created in serving CalWORKS recipients and clients are private and confidential. The information and records are protected from discovery and disclosure by applicable statutory and common law protections.
All files maintained by a public entity in reference to the administration of the child and spousal support enforcement program shall be confidential. Under certain conditions, disclosure of the information may be permitted, including disclosures to law enforcement, as well as the parent to whom the information pertains.
Individuals eligible to receive payments for in-home supportive services shall submit to a medical examination when requested to provide a report to support the need of in-home supportive care. The report shall be prepared at the expense of the Department of Social Services.
Formerly classified disabled persons that become ineligible for benefits due to substantial gainful activity but still continue to suffer from impairments are considered disabled under this chapter and eligible for in-home support services payments and shall support their need for in home services with a medical report to be prepared at the expense of Department of Social Services.
Eligible recipients may receive special needs allowances for guide and other service dogs. Eligible recipients must declare that the meet the requirements for the special needs allowance, including information about their medical condition.
