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6. Court orders obtained as a result of prosecution for fraudulent receipt of benefits. The Department prepares and publishes an annual report on the operation of all programs, in accordance with the State statute at 43-1-5. Other reports, usually those required by Federal regulations, are also available and are published. DISCLOSURE TO GRAND JURIES When cases involving fraud, the deserting legal father, or for the purpose of establishing paternity and/or obtaining support are presented to the grand jury in active session, the information necessary for their consideration and decision will be made available. Members of

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such bodies are expected to observe the regular court ethics with regard to use of this information. DISCLOSURE TO AGENCIES - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TANF AND CHILD SUPPORT Disclosure of information concerning applicants and recipients of TANF and Child Support will be made to other agencies under the prescribed conditions. These agencies must meet one of the criteria listed below: 1. The applicant or recipient has requested assistance or service from other agency; and the agency's program is administered under Title IV-A, IV-B, IV-D, IV-E, XVI XIX, XX, or another Federal or federally assisted program which provides assistance, in cash or in-kind, or services directly to individuals on the basis of need. 2. The related agency or organization has entered into a contract or agreement with this Department to provide a required service and will use the information only in relation to providing that specific service. DISCLOSURE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT States may disclose the address of any current TANF recipient to a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer under specific conditions. The request for information by the law enforcement officer must be in writing with the official’s signature, date, and agency name. The MISSISSIPPI [ GENERAL: CONFIDENTIALITY ] Revised 02 - 01 - 17