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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) The secretary of state may not make a program participant's address, other than substitute address, available for inspection or copying, except under the following circumstances:
(1) If requested by a law enforcement agency for a law enforcement purpose with an accompanying warrant; or
(2) If directed by a court order, to a person identified in the order.
(b) The secretary of state shall provide immediate notification of disclosure to a program participant when disclosure takes place under this section, unless specific language in a warrant or court order prohibits it.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 42. State Affairs and Government § 42-164-6. Disclosure of address prohibited--Exceptions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-42-state-affairs-and-government/ri-gen-laws-sect-42-164-6/
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