Pennsylvania law Section 6352.1 governs the confidentiality and disclosure of drug and alcohol treatment records for children involved in dependency or delinquency cases. It allows these records to be shared with court, county agency, or juvenile probation officers with proper consent or court order, ensuring they are used solely for child welfare purposes. The law also emphasizes compliance with federal confidentiality regulations and limits the use and release of such sensitive information.
The child's treatment records can be accessed by the court, county agency, or juvenile probation officer with the child's or parent's consent or by court order.
Yes, these records are protected by confidentiality laws and can only be used for child welfare purposes, not released publicly.
Records can only be shared with court approval or court-ordered disclosure, ensuring strict confidentiality.
Disclosures must comply with federal regulations adopted by the Department of Health and Human Services, which set procedures, limitations, and criteria for confidentiality.