Anyone violating or releasing information of a confidential nature without the approval of the court with jurisdiction or the State Department of Public Welfare upon being found guilty shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine of no more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment of six (6) months, or both.
Structure Mississippi Code
Article 1 - Administration of Child Welfare
§ 43-15-7. County department authorized to provide protective services; appropriation of funds
§ 43-15-9. Article inapplicable to orphans' homes, etc.
§ 43-15-21. Penalty for releasing confidential information
§ 43-15-25. Elected officials as foster parents; payments on behalf of foster child