Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 193-20-4 - Notice to Relatives of Intent to Release Information1. Before creating a Memorial, the Department must notify Relatives of its intent to release confidential information of individuals to the extent permitted under this rule for the purpose of creating a Memorial.2. Notice to Relatives of Individuals who died at a State Facility during or after 1980 shall be made in writing to the next of kin if the name of next of kin and an address can be discerned from the individual's medical record maintained at the State Facility.3. Notice to Relatives of Individuals who died at a State Facility before 1980 shall be made by placing notices in selected newspapers to achieve statewide publication and on the State of Maine web site describing the Department's intent to create a Memorial. Notice must state that the name and date of death of Individuals who died at State Facilities may be part of the Memorial and must note the process by which Relatives may prevent release of that information.14- 193 C.M.R. ch. 20, § 4