Montana SB251 establishes confidentiality for individuals contacting the child and family ombudsman for assistance.
Montana SB251 ensures the confidentiality of individuals who contact or request assistance from the child and family ombudsman, except as specified in existing law. The bill codifies this confidentiality within Title 41, chapter 3, part 12. It also outlines exceptions for disclosure, such as in camera inspection by a court if relevant to an issue before it, and other circumstances as provided by the law. The office of the child and family ombudsman is mandated to treat all matters under investigation as confidential.
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