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with any of the above programs by any governmental entity which is authorized by law to conduct such audit or activity. (f4) 1425.10.10.10

RELEASE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION WITHOUT CONSENT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT (S)

If a law enforcement officer provides a recipient's name and notifies the agency that the recipient is: • Fleeing to avoid prosecution. • Custody or confinement for a felony. • Violating a condition of parole or probation; and/or • Has information necessary for the officer to perform an official duty related to a felony/parole violation.

Then the agency must give the recipient's address, SSN, and photograph (if available) to the officer. The requesting officer must provide the applicable information listed above which must be documented in the eligibility system along with the officer's name and date requested. 142510.11.15

RELEASE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION WITHOUT CONSENT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT (C)

Confidential Cash Assistance information may also be released to support any effort by law enforcement officers to locate a Cash Assistance recipient who is a fugitive felon. The DFR may release the name and current address of the Cash Assistance recipient to a law enforcement officer only after the law enforcement officer has provided the DFR with the recipient’s social security number and sufficient information that the Cash Assistance recipient is a fugitive felon. 1425.10.10.20

ISSUANCE OF SUBPOENA

If a subpoena is issued for the case record or for a DFR representative to testify concerning an applicant/recipient, the attorney for the DFR is to immediately be informed. The attorney should decide of the appropriateness of releasing the information and, where appropriate, bring to the court's attention the statute and regulation regarding confidentiality. When information is to be made available to any person under compulsory legal process, the DFR should make reasonable efforts to furnish prior notice to the client regarding the release. 1432.00.00 ADA/REHABILITATION ACT POLICY

The purpose of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is to protect disabled individuals and individuals who have a relationship or association with a disabled person from discrimination based upon the disability in participation of or obtaining benefits and services which they are otherwise qualified to receive. DFR does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities, as defined by Section 504 and/or the ADA.