§ 2-402 Records.
A. The Department of Indian Child Welfare shall maintain a central registry of reports, investigations, and evaluations made under this chapter. This registry shall contain the information furnished by tribal personnel.
B. Data shall be kept in the central registry until the child reaches the age of eighteen (18) years.
C. All Department of Indian Child Welfare records shall be confidential and shall not be open to inspection to anyone but the following:
1. The child.
2. The child’s parents, guardians, or custodians.
3. The child’s attorney or guardian ad litem.
4. Tribal personnel directly involved in the handling of the case.
5. Tribal legal counsel directly involved in the handling of the case.
D. Medical records shall only be disclosed pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and as minimally necessary. (Res. 2013-9)