§ 42-16.1-15. Fraud prevention unit — Evidence confidentiality.
The unit’s documents, reports, or evidence relative to a workers’ compensation investigation are privileged and not open to public inspection. The documents, reports, and evidence are not subject to a subpoena duces tecum unless the unit consents, or a court determines the unit would not be jeopardized by compliance with the subpoena.
History of Section.P.L. 1999, ch. 31, art. 8, § 4; P.L. 1999, ch. 216, § 11; P.L. 1999, ch. 384, § 11.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-16.1 - Department of Labor and Training
Section 42-16.1-1. - Establishment of department — Director.
Section 42-16.1-2. - Functions of director.
Section 42-16.1-3. - Transfer of functions from the department of labor.
Section 42-16.1-4. - Transfer of functions from the department of employment and training.
Section 42-16.1-5. - Education unit — Establishment.
Section 42-16.1-6. - Board of review — Composition.
Section 42-16.1-7. - Appointment of board members.
Section 42-16.1-8. - Filling of vacancies on board.
Section 42-16.1-9. - Organization of board — Restrictions on members — Removal.
Section 42-16.1-10. - Compensation of board of review.
Section 42-16.1-11. - Legal counsel to board of review.
Section 42-16.1-12. - Fraud prevention unit — Appointment — Duties — Qualifications.
Section 42-16.1-13. - Investigative powers of the fraud prevention unit.
Section 42-16.1-14. - Disclosure of information to the fraud prevention unit.
Section 42-16.1-15. - Fraud prevention unit — Evidence confidentiality.
Section 42-16.1-16. - Immunity.
Section 42-16.1-17. - Severability.