432.120 - Release of information; deletion of information; regulations.
432.120 Release of information; deletion of information; regulations.
1. Information contained in the Central Registry must not be released unless the right of the applicant to the information is confirmed, the information concerning the report of abuse or neglect of the child has been reported pursuant to NRS 432B.310, the released information discloses the disposition of the case and, if the information is being provided pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 432.100, the person who is the subject of the background investigation provides written authorization for the release of the information.
2. The information contained in the Central Registry concerning cases in which a report of abuse or neglect of a child has been substantiated by an agency which provides child welfare services must be deleted from the Central Registry not later than 10 years after the child who is the subject of the report reaches the age of 18 years.
3. The Division shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 790; A 1977, 738; 1985, 1386; 1993, 2704; 2005, 2030)
NRS 432.130 Unlawful release of data or information; penalty. Any person who willfully releases data or information contained in the Central Registry to unauthorized persons in violation of NRS 432.120 or 432B.290 is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 791; A 1977, 739; 1985, 1387; 2005, 2031)