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Exception #2: Do not release information obtained from the Workers' Compensation Agency (Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs) unless subpoenaed by a court, even if the client provides a signed consent to release it to others. Information may be released to the client if requested by the client or the client's legal representative. FIP, SDA, and RCA Only A client's current address may be released to law enforcement officers only if the officer provides all of the following in writing: • Name of the client. • SSN of the client. • Proof that the client is a fugitive felon. • Proof that the apprehension of the felon is within the officer's official duties. • Proof that the request was made in the proper exercise of the officer's duties. FAP Only Upon written request, a client's address, SSN, and, if available, a photograph may be released to law enforcement officers who are acting in their official capacity to apprehend a fleeing felon. The officer must provide the name of the client and one of the following: • Proof that the client is fleeing to avoid prosecution or custody for a crime, or an attempt to commit a crime, that would be classified as a felony (for example, a copy of the felony warrant). • Proof that the client is in violation of probation or parole imposed under state or federal law, and is being sought by the court, the Department of Corrections, or law enforcement. Note: Only release information that is specifically requested by the law enforcement officer (for example, address, SSN, or photograph).

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BAM 310 6 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

Exception #2: Do not release information obtained from the Workers' Compensation Agency (Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs) unless subpoenaed by a court, even if the client provides a signed consent to release it to others. Information may be released to the client if requested by the client or the client's legal representative. FIP, SDA, and RCA Only A client's current address may be released to law enforcement officers only if the officer provides all of the following in writing: • Name of the client. • SSN of the client. • Proof that the client is a fugitive felon. • Proof that the apprehension of the felon is within the officer's official duties. • Proof that the request was made in the proper exercise of the officer's duties. FAP Only Upon written request, a client's address, SSN, and, if available, a photograph may be released to law enforcement officers who are acting in their official capacity to apprehend a fleeing felon. The officer must provide the name of the client and one of the following: • Proof that the client is fleeing to avoid prosecution or custody for a crime, or an attempt to commit a crime, that would be classified as a felony (for example, a copy of the felony warrant). • Proof that the client is in violation of probation or parole imposed under state or federal law, and is being sought by the court, the Department of Corrections, or law enforcement. Note: Only release information that is specifically requested by the law enforcement officer (for example, address, SSN, or photograph).