Uso de reportes de accidentes y su confidencialidad en Míchigan

Explicación Simple

Los reportes sobre accidentes no se pueden usar en juicios. Se hacen para entender cuántos accidentes ocurren y por qué, y solo se pueden usar para investigaciones científicas.

Es como cuando escribes en un diario sobre lo que te pasó en el día; aunque lo compartas con tu amigo para que te dé consejos, no quieres que se lo cuente a nadie más sin tu permiso.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan tuvo un accidente en su auto y la policía hizo un reporte. Ese reporte no puede ser usado en un juicio si Juan decide demandar, porque solo se utiliza para estudiar cómo evitar futuros accidentes.

Penalidades

Divulgar información sin autorización puede ser un delito menor.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

MCL 257.624 - Report not available for use in court action; purpose of report; authorization and purpose of scientific studies and research; use of data; disclosures; liability; penalty Sec. 624. (1) A report required by this chapter shall not be available for use in a court action, but a report shall be for the purpose of furnishing statistical information regarding the number and cause of accidents. (2) The office of highway safety planning may authorize scientific studies and research for the reduction of death, injury, and property losses. All information, records of interviews, written reports, statements, notes, memoranda, or other data collected pursuant to the scientific studies and research conducted by the state, or by other persons, agencies, or organizations authorized by the office of highway safety planning shall be used solely for the purpose of medical or scientific research and shall not disclose the name or identity of a person unless the person authorizes, in writing, the use of his or her name or identity. If a subject of the research study is deceased, the executor or heir of the deceased person may authorize, in writing, the disclosure of the deceased's name or identity. The furnishing of information to the office of highway safety planning or to a representative of an authorized study or research project shall not subject a person, hospital, sanitarium, rest home, nursing home, or other person or agency furnishing the information to any action for damages or other relief. The information, records, reports, statements, notes, memoranda, or other data shall not be admissible as evidence in a court or before any other tribunal, board, agency, or person. A person participating in an authorized study or research project shall not disclose, directly or