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fleeing felon or probation or parole violator would need to be made each time the individual applies. d. The Disclosure provisions are revised to ensure that the Privacy Act provisions and confidentiality provisions of the Act remain intact for individuals subject to the fleeing felon and parole or probation violator provisions. The law enforcement officer must furnish the eligibility staff with the name of the household member being sought. The provisions concerning the process of providing information to law enforcement officials only applies to legitimate law enforcement officers. Information about potential fleeing felons or parole or probation violators must not be released to non-law enforcement officials, e.g., bounty hunters, reporting possible violations by recipients or applicants. e. Under simplified reporting, if an individual is determined to be a fleeing felon, probation or parole violator during a certification period, that individual must be disqualified from the program even though it might result in a decrease in benefits. f. In determining the time period for establishing claims for individuals identified as fleeing felons or as probation or parole violators, an individual is not considered a fleeing felon, probation or parole violator until a determination has been made of their status. Therefore, the date of the determination of fleeing felon or probation or parole violator status would be the date from which any claims calculation would be made. 5. Individuals convicted for felony possession, use, or distribution of illegal drugs after August 22, 1996. NOTE: The individual may be eligible to receive benefits if: a. the individual is complying with the conditions of supervision; or b. the sentence associated with the felony conviction has been discharged; and, c. if the person is actively participating in treatment, if required. 6. Individuals found guilty of Intentional Program Violation (IPV) through the Administrative Disqualification Hearing process (SNAP 1505-1) or Prosecution for Fraud. 7. Individuals found guilty in federal, state or local court of trading SNAP benefits for controlled substances or vice-versa. They are ineligible to participate in SNAP for 24 months for the first offense and permanently for the second offense.