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ineffective and that the public interest and need for disclosure outweigh client confidentiality. If not stated in the court order, before providing the information, remind the court that its order must ensure the following (MCL 333.5131): • Disclosure is limited to those parts of the client's record that the court determines essential to fulfill the objective of the order. • Disclosure is limited to those persons whose need for the information is the basis for the order. • The court must take other measures it considers necessary to limit disclosure. If you have questions about a court order, contact the Bureau of Legal Affairs; see HIV and AIDS Confidentiality in this item. Legal Questions All Programs

Do not communicate with an opposing attorney or representative on any issue of substance after a court suit is filed. Persons seeking to communicate must be referred to the Legal Affairs Administration. If you receive requests for records from an attorney, send the request to the Legal Affairs Administration for direction. Requests for Research All Programs If you have legal questions about releasing information or disclosure of records, complete a DHS-5300, Legal Research Request, form and submit it to the appropriate email box noted on the form.

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BAM 310 17 of 29 CONFIDENTIALITY AND PUBLIC ACCESS TO CASE RECORDS BPB 2022-015 7-1-2022

BRIDGES ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

ineffective and that the public interest and need for disclosure outweigh client confidentiality. If not stated in the court order, before providing the information, remind the court that its order must ensure the following (MCL 333.5131): • Disclosure is limited to those parts of the client's record that the court determines essential to fulfill the objective of the order. • Disclosure is limited to those persons whose need for the information is the basis for the order. • The court must take other measures it considers necessary to limit disclosure. If you have questions about a court order, contact the Bureau of Legal Affairs; see HIV and AIDS Confidentiality in this item. Legal Questions All Programs

Do not communicate with an opposing attorney or representative on any issue of substance after a court suit is filed. Persons seeking to communicate must be referred to the Legal Affairs Administration. If you receive requests for records from an attorney, send the request to the Legal Affairs Administration for direction. Requests for Research All Programs If you have legal questions about releasing information or disclosure of records, complete a DHS-5300, Legal Research Request, form and submit it to the appropriate email box noted on the form.