Section 54-23.4-17 - Confidentiality of recordsJuvenile or law enforcement records obtained under chapter 27-20.4 may be released to the parties, their counsel, and representatives of the parties in proceedings before the division and must be sealed at the conclusion of the proceedings. All other records of the division concerning the application for or award of compensation under this chapter are confidential and are not open to public disclosure. Inspection of these records, however, must be permitted by:
1. Law enforcement officers when necessary for the discharge of their official duties.2. Representatives of a claimant, whether an individual or an organization, who may review a claim file or receive specific information from the file upon the presentation of the signed authorization of the claimant.3. Physicians or health care providers treating or examining persons claiming benefits under this title, or physicians giving medical advice to the division regarding any claim, at the discretion of the division.4. Any person who is rendering assistance to the division at any stage of the proceedings on any matter pertaining to the administration of this chapter.5. Juvenile or law enforcement records obtained under chapter 27-20.4 may be released to the parties, their counsel, and representatives in proceedings before the division and must be sealed at the conclusion of the proceedings.Amended by S.L. 2021, ch. 245 (HB 1035),§ 43, eff. 7/1/2021.