Section 70. Confidentiality  


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  • A. All CASA volunteers shall follow specific policies regarding the following:

    1. Reporting suspected child abuse and neglect, and the procedure for making such reports;

    2. Confidentiality of records and information; and

    3. Contacting, interviewing and responding to persons involved in the case.

    B. To the extent permitted by state and federal confidentiality laws, CASA volunteers should share information gathered with other involved professionals whenever possible and practicable.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR240-04-3 § 3.3, eff. July 1, 1992; amended, Volume 14, Issue 05, eff. December 24, 1997; Volume 25, Issue 02, eff. October 29, 2008.

Statutory Authority

§ 9.1-151 of the Code of Virginia.