Licensing Files 622-05-20-05

(NEW 8/15/2010 ML #3224)

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Licensing files are public records. As such, they are covered under the access requirements pursuant to NDCC § 44-04-18.1 or 44-04-18.4. This provides for open records. There is, however, certain information in the licensing file that is considered confidential and is not part of an open record; i.e. social security numbers, bank information, protected medical information, psychological evaluation, etc. If a county social service board receives a request to view a licensing file, assistance in redacting the file should be requested from the county’s State’s Attorney’s office prior to complying with the request. Notification should be given to the State Foster Care Administrator of any/all requests. If a human service center receives this request, assistance for redacting the file should be requested from the State Foster Care Administrator.

 

Please keep this information in mind when you contact individuals named as references for foster license applicants. Any reference information provided (letters, forms, or social worker recordings of reference contacts, etc.) is part of the licensing file and is not a confidential record.