Penal Code 11170(b)(9) (1980; amended by AB 247, 2009)

Summary:

The Department of Justice shall make available to a county child welfare agency, delegated county adoption agency, or a government agency conducting a background investigation, information regarding a known or suspected child abuser who is seeking to work or volunteer with the particular agency in a position that will have direct contact with children who are at risk of, or have suffered, abuse or neglect.

Keywords:
agency, agency information sharing, child, child abuse, employer, employee, investigations, obligatory reporting
Data Origin: 
mandated reporters; Department of Justice
Parties Bound: 
Department of Justice
Other Relevant California Code Sections: 
Penal Code 11169; Family Code 8515: defines “delegated county adoption agency”
Associated Federal Law(s): 
164.512(b)
Uses and disclosures for which an authorization or opportunity to agree or object is not required : for public health activities, official records
Associated Federal Law(s): 
164.512(d)(1)(i)
Uses and disclosures for which an authorization or opportunity to agree or object is not required : for oversight of the health care system, including investigations, disciplinary actions