71 P.S. § 1691.7 - Access to records

• Cite as: 71 P.S. § 1691.7

(a) Juvenile records.--When deemed necessary for its review, the team may review and inspect all files and records of the court relating to a child pursuant to a proceeding under 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 63 (relating to juvenile matters) in accordance with 42 Pa.C.S. § 6307 (relating to inspection of court files and records). [However, this] This subsection shall not apply to files and records of the court subject to a child fatality or near fatality review pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S. Ch. 63 (relating to child protective services).

(b)Medical records.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law and consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-191, 110 Stat. 1936) and 42 CFR Pt. 2 (relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records), health care facilities and health care providers shall provide medical records of an individual under review without the authorization of a person of interest to the team for purposes of review under this act.