Penal Code 1620 (1985, amended 1987)

Summary:

The Department of Justice shall provide mental health agencies treating mentally ill criminals with their criminal histories. Staff with access to the criminal histories shall maintain the confidentiality of the information.

Keywords:
agency, agency information sharing, law enforcement, mental health
Data Origin: 
Department of Justice
Other Relevant California Code Sections: 
Penal Code 1600 - 1610
Associated Federal Law(s): 
164.506(a)
Uses and disclosures to carry out treatment, payment, or health care operations : Permitted uses and disclosures