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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Each law-enforcement agency shall be provided with dental authorization forms, promulgated by the Attorney General, which when signed by a parent, guardian, or legal custodian of a child permits the release of dental records to law-enforcement authorities.
(b) If the missing person complaint indicates that the missing person is a child, a properly executed dental authorization must be taken to the family dentist and any other dentist who has records that would assist in identification of the missing person. The dental identification must be disseminated to the Medical Examiner and all other appropriate state agencies.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 11. Crimes and Criminal Procedure § 8536. Dental records - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-11-crimes-and-criminal-procedure/de-code-sect-11-8536/
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