Authorization of release of confidential information

Sec. 13. (a) Except as provided in subsection (d): (1) a victim; or (2) in the case of a deceased victim, the victim's personal representative; may authorize a victim advocate or victim service provider to release confidential information or other information by signing a written authorization that specifies what information will be released and to whom the information will be released. (b) The authorization described in subsection (a) must include a date the authorization expires. (c) A victim advocate shall make reasonable attempts to notify a victim when a victim service provider or victim advocate is required to disclose confidential information or confidential communications. (d) A consent for release may not be given by a personal representative of the victim if the personal representative: (1) abused or killed the victim; (2) is alleged to have abused or killed the victim; or (3) assisted another person in abusing or killing the victim. As added by P.L.104-2008, SEC.16.