The Division shall be permitted to co-investigate a report of child abuse or neglect, as well as share records and information with child welfare, law enforcement, or judicial officers in Missouri or another state, territory, or nation when the Division determines it is appropriate to do so.
Currently, the Division may permit specified persons to have access to certain records for which the Division has received a report of child abuse or neglect and for which the Division has determined that there is insufficient evidence. This act removes the requirement that the Division make a determination that there is insufficient evidence prior to allowing specified individuals access to the records.
This act is similar to provisions in the truly agreed to and finally passed CCS/SB 819 (2018), HCS/SB 850 (2018), and HCB 11 (2018).
SARAH HASKINS
Statutes affected: 210.145, 210.150