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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The release of information pertaining to a domestic violence claimant, in addition to the requirements of § 51-113, shall require that:
(1) The Director notify the claimant prior to the release of any information;
(2) The Director shall take reasonable actions to prevent the unnecessary disclosure of personal identifiers, such as the claimant's address, from information otherwise required to be disclosed by law; and
(3) Further dissemination of the information released shall be prohibited.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division VIII. General Laws. § 51-136. Disclosure of information pertaining to domestic violence claimant. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-viii-general-laws/dc-code-sect-51-136/
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