Sec. 2a.
(1) A hearing under this chapter is closed to the public. A record of a proceeding under this chapter is confidential, except that the record is available to any individual who is a party to that proceeding.
(2) All child placing agency records created under this chapter are confidential except as otherwise provided in the provisions of this chapter.
(3) An individual who discloses information made confidential under subsection (1) or (2) without a court order or specific authorization under federal or state law is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $100.00, or both. An individual who discloses information made confidential under subsection (1) or (2) without a court order or specific authorization under federal or state law is civilly liable for damages proximately caused by disclosure of that information.
History: Add. 2006, Act 488, Eff. Jan. 1, 2007 Popular Name: Baby AbandonmentPopular Name: Baby Drop Off
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapters 701 - 713 - Probate Code
Act 288 of 1939 - Probate Code of 1939 (701.1 - 713.6)
288-1939-XII - Chapter XII Safe Delivery of Newborns (712.1...712.20)
Section 712.1 - Short Title of Chapter; Definitions.
Section 712.2a - Confidentiality.
Section 712.3 - Conduct of Emergency Service Provider.
Section 712.7 - Duties of Child Placing Agency.
Section 712.12, 712.13 - Repealed. 2006, Act 488, Eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
Section 712.14 - Determination of Custody; Basis; Newborn's Best Interest; Factors.
Section 712.17 - Release or Termination of Parental Rights to Newborn.