(1) The Department of Human Services shall establish a process by rule that implements the reconnection of family members with an individual with a developmental disability as defined in ORS 427.005.\n(2) The rules adopted under subsection (1) of this section shall include a process that provides guidance for the release of information about the individual to family members when:\n(a) The individual is incapable of providing consent for the release of information;\n(b) The individual does not have a guardian or any representative designated by the individual who is authorized to release information; and\n(c) The release of information is in the best interests of the individual as determined by the department. [2005 c.550 §2; 2011 c.658 §39]\nNote:\n430.212 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 430 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
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