HomeMy WebLinkAbout20111890.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a Memorandum of Understanding among
the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, and the various agencies listed below,
commencing July 1, 2011, and ending June 30, 2012, with further terms and conditions being as
stated in said Memorandum of Understanding, and
1) 19th Judicial District (including Probation Department)
2) Weld County Sheriff's Office
3) Weld County District Attorney's Office
4) City of Greeley Police Department
5) City of Evans Police Department
6) Colorado State Public Defender, Weld County
7) North Range Behavioral Health
8) Reyes Corporation, aka Creative Counseling Services of Colorado, LLC
9) B.I. Incorporated
10) Intervention
11) Youth and Family Connections
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said Memorandum of
Understanding, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the Memorandum of Understanding among the County of Weld, State of
Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the
Department of Human Services, and the various agencies listed above, be, and hereby is,
approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to
sign said Memorandum of Understanding.
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by
the following vote on the 27th day of July, A.D., 2011, nunc pro tunc July 1, 2011.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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MEMORANDUM
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1 DATE: July 25, 2011
WELD-COUNTY TO: Barbara Kirkmeyer, Chair, Board of County Commissioners
FR: Judy A. Griego, Director, Human rvice U
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RE: Memorandum of Understanding between the Weld County
Department of Human Services and Participating Agencies
Enclosed for Board approval is a Memorandum of Understanding between the Department and
Participating Agencies. This Memorandum of Understanding was reviewed under the Board's
Pass-Around Memorandum dated July 22, 2011, and approved for placement on the Board's
Agenda.
This Memorandum of Understanding is on behalf of the Nineteenth Judicial District regarding its
Problem-Solving Courts. The Participating Agencies under the MOU agree that sharing
confidential information concerning Program Participants in the Nineteenth Judicial District's
Problem-Solving Courts (including Drug Court and DUI Court) is important to the purpose of
the said Problem-Solving Courts, but that such sharing of information must be done in such a
manner as to protect the confidentiality rights of all persons concerned.
The Participating Agencies include: 19th Judicial District; 19`h Judicial District Probation
Department; Weld County Sheriffs Office; Weld County Drug Task Force; Weld County
Department of Human Services; Weld County District Attorney's Office; Colorado State Public
Defender; Weld County North Range Behavioral Health; Reyes Corporation, aka, Creative
Counseling Services of Colorado, LLC; B.I. Incorporated Intervention; and Youth and Family
Connections). The Weld County Drug Task Force consists of: Weld County Sheriffs Office,
City of Greeley Police Department and the City of Evans Police Department.
The term of this MOU is July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
If you have any questions, please give me a call at extension 6510.
2011-1890
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between and Among:
19''" Judicial District
19"' Judicial District Probation Department
Weld County Sheriff's Office
Weld County Drug Task Force, Consisting of:
Weld County Sheriffs Office, City of Greeley Police Department
and the City of Evans Police Department,
Weld County Department of Human Services
Weld County District Attorney's Office
Colorado State Public Defender. Weld County
North Range Behavioral Health
Reyes Corporation. aka, Creative Counseling Services of Colorado, LLC
B.I. Incorporated
Intervention
Youth and Family Connections
Vk/HEREAS, the agencies listed above (hereinafter "Participating Agencies") agree that sharing
confidential information concerning participants (hereinafter "Program Participants") in the
Nineteenth Judicial District's Problem Solving Courts, is important to the purpose of the said
Problem-Solving Courts. but that such sharing of information must be done in such a manner
as to protect the confidentiality rights of all persons concerned:
NOW THEREFORE, the Participating Agencies agree as follows:
1. Confidential information regarding Program Participants who have signed the written
Release of Information form provided by the 19'" Judicial District (attached hereto as Exhibit A)
may be exchanged only on a need-to-know basis between and among authorized persons in
the Participating Agencies in accordance with the restrictions set forth in this MOU and in the
said Release. Such confidential information includes. but is not limited to, the following:
information which identifies participants: records containing information about disabilities,
diagnoses, evaluations or treatment: drug or alcohol treatment information including diagnosis.
urinalysis results. information regarding attendance or lack of attendance at treatment
sessions, cooperation with the treatment program and prognosis, sex offender evaluation and
treatment information; work, school and social reviews and histories: education records:
services or benefits plans: eligibility information, financial information, placement history;:
medical. psychological or psychiatric history, information pertaining to drug, alcohol, or HIV
related care: or legal history.
2 Such information-sharing shall be limited to the following purposes: managing or providing
services; coordinating service planning and delivery: developing appropriate treatment
recommendations: and implicating incentives and sanctions as they relate to individuals
progress in the program;
3. Representatives of the Participating Agencies may meet and share information regarding
Program Participants at scheduled planning and review meetings, in telephone conversations
and additional forms of correspondence ensuring that if sensitive/protected information is
communicated via email that it be sent in a secure, password protected format.
4. The Participating Agencies acknowledge that applicable Colorado state laws govern liability
for acts or omissions committed by governmental employees while participating in activities
under this MOU. Liability for acts or omissions of personnel from any of the Participating non-
governmental Agencies will be the sole responsibility of the respective employee and the
employee's agency. Notwithstanding any other provision contained herein, no party to this
MOU waives any immunities to which the party may be entitled, pursuant to law
5. The term of this MOU is from July 1. 2011, or such later date as full execution of this MOU
may occur, through June 30, 2012. Any Participating Agency may sooner terminate its
participation in this MOU by providing at least 30 days prior written notice to the 19`h Judicial
District outlining the agency's intent to terminate.
6 This MOU may be modified at any time by mutual consent of all participating agencies.
Modifications to this MOU shall have no force or effect until such modifications are in writing
and signed by authorized representatives of each agency.
7. The designated representative from each Participating Agency shall inform each member of
its organization who will be involved in a Problem Solving Court Program, of the obligations
and restrictions placed upon them as to the exchange of confidential information concerning
any and all Program Participants, with the goal of maintaining confidentiality of all Problem
Solving Court participants.
8 This MOU may be executed by one or more Parties in several counterparts and all such
counterparts so executed shall together be deemed to constitute one final agreement as if
signed by all Parties and each such counterpart shall be deemed to be an original.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this MOU through their authorized
representatives on the dates written below.
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Chief Judge James Hartmann Date Ka n Salaz. District , ministr'ator Date
I 19' udicial ,istnct 19" Judicial District
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Kevin Nelan. Chief Probation Officer Date John Cooke, Weld County Sheriff Date
19" Judicial District Probation Department Weld County Sheriff's Office
Rick Brandt, Chief of Police Date Jerry Garner. Chief of Police Date
City of Evans Colorado City of Greeley, Colorado
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3. Representatives of the Participating Agencies may meet and share information regarding
Program Participants at scheduled planning and review meetings, in telephone conversations
and additional forms of correspondence ensuring that if sensitivefprotecled information is
communicated via email that it be sent in a secure,password protected format.
4. The Participating Agencies acknowledge that applicable Colorado state laws govern liability
for acts or omissions committed by governmental employees while participating in activities
under this MOO.Liability for acts or omissions of personnel from any of the Participating non-
governmental Agencies wilt be the sole responsibility of the respective employee and the
employee's agency.Notwithstanding any other provision contained herein,no party to this
MOU waives any immunities to which the party may be entitled,pursuant to taw.
5. The term of this MOO is from July 1,2011,or such later date as full execution of this MOU
may occur,through June 30,2012.Any Participating Agency may sooner terminate its
participation in this MOU by providing at least 30 days prior written notice to the 19°i Judicial
District outlining the agency's intent to terminate.
6, This MOO may be modified at any time by mutual consent of all participating agencies.
Modifications to this MOU shall have no force or effect until such modifications are in writing
and signed by authorized representatives of each agency.
7. The designated representative from each Participating Agency shall inform each member of
its organization who will be involved in a Problem Solving Court Program, of the obligations
and restrictions placed upon them as to the exchange of confidential information concerning
any and all Program Participants,with the goal of maintaining confidentiality of all Problem
Solving Court participants.
B. This MOU may be executed by one or more Parties in several counterparts and all such
counterparts so executed shall together be deemed to constitute one final agreement as if
signed by all Parties and each such counterpart shall be deemed to be an original.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the Parties have executed this MOO through their authorized
representatives on the dates written below.
Chief Judge James Hartmann Date Karen Salaz,District Administrator Date
19'"Judicial District 19)Judicial District
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Kevin Nelan,Chief Probation Officer Date Jo Cooke,Weld County Sheriff Date
le Judicial District Probation Department d County Sheriffs Office
Rick Brandt,Chief of Police Date If.Garner,Chief of Police Dare
City of Evans,Colorado City of Greeley.Colorado
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3. Representatives of the Participating Agencies may meet and share Information regarding
Program Participants at scheduled planning and review meetings, in telephone conversations
and additional forms of correspondence ensuring that if sensitive/protected information is
communicated via email that it be sent in a secure, password protected format.
4. The Participating Agencies acknowledge that applicable Colorado state laws govern liability
for acts or omissions committed by governmental employees while participating in activities
under this MOU. Liability for acts or omissions of personnel from any of the Participating non-
governmental Agencies will be the sole responsibility of the respective employee and the
employee's agency. Notwithstanding any other provision contained herein, no party to this
MOU waives any immunities to which the party may be entitled, pursuant to law.
5. The term of this MOU is from July 1, 2011,or such later date as full execution of this MOU
may occur, through June 30, 2012.Any Participating Agency may sooner terminate its
participation in this MOU by providing at least 30 days prior written notice to the 19th Judicial
District outlining the agency's intent to terminate.
6. This MOU may be modified at any time by mutual consent of alt participating agencies.
Modifications to this MOU shall have no force or effect until such modifications are in writing
and signed by authorized representatives of each agency.
7. The designated representative from each Participating Agency shall inform each member of
its organization who will be involved in a Problem Solving Court Program, of the obligations
and restrictions placed upon them as to the exchange of confidential information concerning
any and all Program Participants,with the goal of maintaining confidentiality of all Problem
Solving Court participants.
8. This MOU may be executed by one or more Parties In several counterparts and all such
counterparts so executed shall together be deemed to constitute one final agreement as if
signed by all Parties and each such counterpart shall be deemed to be an original.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this MOU through their authorized
representatives on the dates written below.
Chief Judge James Hartmann Date Karen Salaz, District Administrator Date
191''Judicial District 19'n Judicial District
Kevin Nolan,Chief Probation Officer Date John Cooke, Weld County Sheriff Date
19`"Judicial District Probation Department Weld County Sheriffs Office
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Rick Brandt, Chief of Police Date Jerry Garner,Chief of Police Date
City of Evans,Colorado City of Greeley, Colorado
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3. Representatives of the Participating Agencies may meet and share information regarding
Program Participants at scheduled planning and review meetings, in telephone conversations
and additional forms of correspondence ensuring that if sensitive/protected information is
communicated via email that it be sent in a secure, password protected format.
4. The Participating Agencies acknowledge that applicable Colorado state laws govern liability
for acts or omissions committed by governmental employees while participating in activities
under this MOU. Liability for acts or omissions of personnel from any of the Participating non-
governmental Agencies will be the sole responsibility of the respective employee and the
employee's agency.Notwithstanding any other provision contained herein, no party to this
MOU waives any immunities to which the party may be entitled, pursuant to law.
5. The term of this MOU is from July 1, 2011, or such later date as full execution of this MOU
may occur, through June 30, 2012. Any Participating Agency may sooner terminate its
participation in this MOU by providing at least 30 days prior written notice to the 19th Judicial
District outlining the agency's intent to terminate.
6. This MOU may be modified at any time by mutual consent of all participating agencies.
Modifications to this MOU shall have no force or effect until such modifications are in writing
and signed by authorized representatives of each agency.
7. The designated representative from each Participating Agency shall inform each member of
its organization who will be involved in a Problem Solving Court Program, of the obligations
and restrictions placed upon them as to the exchange of confidential information concerning
any and all Program Participants, with the goal of maintaining confidentiality of all Problem
Solving Court participants.
8. This MOU may be executed by one or more Parties in several counterparts and all such
counterparts so executed shall together be deemed to constitute one final agreement as if
signed by all Parties and each such counterpart shall be deemed to be an original.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this MOU through their authorized
representatives on the dates written below.
Chief Judge James Hartmann Date Karen Salaz, District Administrator Date
19th Judicial District 19th Judicial District
Kevin Nelan,Chief Probation Officer Date John Cooke, Weld Count Sheriff Date
19th Judicial District Probation Department Weld County Sheriffs ce
Rick Brandt, Chief of Police Date J Garne C ief of Police Date
City of Evans, Colorado of Gr ley, Colorado
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Judy "ego, irecto ,Date Ken Buck, District Attorney Date
Wei ountyOepart ent of uman Services Weld County District Attorney's Office y O ce
Kevin Strobel, Office Head Date Larry Pottorff, Director Date
Colorado State Public Defender, North Range Behavioral Health
Weld County Office
Stephanie Reyes, Director Date Dianna Campbell, Program Manager Date
Reyes Corporation, aka Creative Counseling B.I. Incorporated
Services of Colorado, LLC.
Kelly Sengenberger, Executive Director Date Michael Guthrie, Executive Director Date
Intervention Youth and Family Connections
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t/fig,x04,...c662,4,<,,k., 6 Judy Griego, Director Date Ken Buck, District Attorney Date /
Weld County Department of Human Services Weld County District Attorney's Office
Kevin Strobel, Office Head Date Larry Pottorff, Director Date
Colorado State Public Defender, North Range Behavioral Health
Weld County Office
Stephanie Reyes, Director Date Dianna Campbell, Program Manager Date
Reyes Corporation, aka Creative Counseling B.I. Incorporated
Services of Colorado, LLC.
Kelly Sengenberger, Executive Director Date Michael Guthrie, Executive Director Date
Intervention Youth and Family Connections
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Judy Griego, Director Date Ken Buck, District Attorney Date
Weld County Department of Human Services Weld County District Attorney's Office
Kevin Strobel. Office Head Date Larry Pottorff, Director Date
Colorado State Public Defender, North Range Behavioral Health
Weld County Office
Stephanie Reyes, Director Date Dianna Campbell, Program Manager Date
Reyes Corporation, aka Creative Counseling B.l Incorporated
Services of Colorado, LLC.
Kelly Sengenberger, Executive Director Date Michael Guthrie, Executive Director Date
Intervention Youth and Family Connections
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Judy Griego, Director Date Ken Buck, District Attorney Date
Weld County Department of Human Services Weld County District Attorney's Office
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Kevin Strobel, Office Head Date Poo Ezecutiv rec e
Colorado State Public Defender, North Ran B ehaviorat th
Weld County Office
Stephanie Reyes, Director Date Dianna Campbell, Program Manager Date
Reyes Corporation,aka Creative Counseling 8.1. Incorporated
Services of Colorado, LLC.
Kelly Sengenberger, Executive Director Date Michael Guthrie, Executive Director Date
Intervention Youth and Family Connections
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Judy Cx-iego, Director Date Ken Dodo, District Attorney Date
V4bld County Department of Human Services Weld County District Attorneys Office
Kevin Strobel, Office Head Date Larry Bottorff, Director Date
Colorado State Public Defender, North Range Behavioral Health
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St ie 'rector Date Llama CarnpbeII, Program N>anager Gate
Reyes Corporati ,aka Creative Counseling B.i. Incorporated
Services of Colorado, LLC.
Kelly Sengenberger, Executive Director Date Michael Guthrie, Executive Director Date
Intervention Youth and Family Connections
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Judy Griego, Director Date Ken Buck, District Attorney Date
Weld County Department of Human Services Weld County District Attorney's Office
Kevin Strobel, Office Head Date Larry Pottorff, Director Date
Colorado State Public Defender, North Range Behavioral Health
Weld County Office
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Stephanie Reyes, Director Date Dianna Campbell, Prograanager Date
Reyes Corporation, aka Creative Counseling B.I. Incorporated
Services of Colorado, LLC.
Kelly Sengenberger, Executive Director Date Michael Guthrie, Executive Director Date
Intervention Youth and Family Connections
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Judy Griego, Director Date Ken Buck, District Attorney Date
Weld County Department of Human Services Weld County District Attorney's Office
Kevin Strobel, Office Head Date Larry Pottorff, Director Date
Colorado State Public Defender, North Range Behavioral Health
Weld County Office
Stephanie Reyes, Director Date Dianna Campbell, Program Manager Date
Reyes Corporation, aka Creative Counseling B.f. incorporated
Services of Colorado, LLC.
K Seng r, Executive Director Date Michael Guthrie, Executive Director Date
lntervenf n Youth and Family Connections
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Judy Griego, Director Date Ken Buck, District Attorney Date
Weld County Department of Human Services Weld County District Attorney's Office
Kevin Strobel, Office Head Date Larry Pottorff, Director Date
Colorado State Public Defender, North Range Behavioral Health
Weld County Office
Stephanie Reyes, Director Date Dianna Campbell, Program Manager Date
Reyes Corporation, aka Creative Counseling B.I. incorporated
Services of Colorado, LLC.
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Intervention Youth and Family Connections
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19th JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBLEM SOLVING COURTS
AUTHORIZATION TO SHARE INFORMATION
Print Name: DOB:
I authorize the following agencies to share,when necessary, confidential information concerning me:
19th Judicial District
19th Judicial District Probation Department
Weld County Sheriffs Office
Weld County Drug Task Force,consisting of: Weld County Sheriffs Office, City of Greely Police
Department,and the City of Evans Police Department.
Weld County Department of Human Services,
Weld County District Attorney's Office
Colorado State Public Defender,Weld County
North Range Behavioral Health
Reyes Corporation,aka, Creative Counseling Services of Colorado, LLC
B.I. Incorporated
Intervention
Youth and Family Connections
Other:
The agencies identified above will share confidential information only when they need the information
to manage or provide services to me. This authorization is valid for exchange of information related to
past,present, and future services and in connection with my participation in the 19th Judicial District
Problem Solving Courts. This authorization expires one year from the date I sign the form,when
sharing of information is no longer needed to manage or provide services to me, or when I revoke this
authorization whichever is sooner. If I am not accepted into the program,this authorization is
automatically revoked.
The purpose of this form is to enable the 19th Judicial District's Problem Solving Court interagency team
to make appropriate recommendations and to allow the agencies listed above to better serve me
through coordinated service planning and delivery. Representatives of the above agencies may meet
and share information regarding me at scheduled planning and review meetings. I understand this
program is not available to persons who have not violated probation or been screened into the 19th
Judicial District's Problem Solving Courts.
(Please show your agreement with each paragraph by writing your initials on the line)
I understand that this authorization complies with the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA),45 C.F.R. Parts 16o &164. As such,the 19th Judicial District's
Problem Solving Court participating treatment agencies may not condition treatment,payment,
enrollment or eligibility for benefits on my signing this Authorization
I understand that the following types of information may be shared: information that identifies
me; records which have information about disabilities,diagnoses, evaluations or treatment; drug or
alcohol treatment information including diagnosis,urinalysis results,information about my attendance
or lack of attendance at treatment sessions, my cooperation with the treatment program and prognosis;
sex offender evaluation and treatment information; work, school and social reviews and histories;
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education records; plans about services or benefits; eligibility information,information on finances;
placement history; medical,psychological or psychiatric history;information pertaining to drug,
alcohol,or HIV related care; or legal history. This authorization covers all admissions and/or contacts
with the above listed agencies and service providers. This authorization allows an exchange of this
information between and among the agencies and service providers listed above in connection with
their official duties and as it relates to my participation in the 19th Judicial District's Problem Solving
Courts. The communications may be verbal,written,by facsimile(FAX)or by telephone or e-mail.
I understand that the agencies or individuals may need to share information among themselves
more than one time and/or with other persons working for the agencies or service providers. I
specifically authorize the re-release of this confidential information.
I understand I will be given a copy of this form. A person may use a copy or facsimile(FAX) of this
form in place of the original signed authorization form.
In accordance with federal law, I specifically authorize any alcohol or drug abuse program I have
been enrolled in to provide information concerning my participation in the program to employees or
agents of any of the above named persons or agencies. The above names persons are authorized to re-
release this information to any person or employee or agent of the any of the above named agencies on
a need-to-know basis.
I understand that my alcohol and/or drug treatment records are protected by federal law and
regulations governing Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records, 42 C.F.R. Part 2 and
may also be protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996("HIPAA"),45
C.F.R. Pts. 16o and 164, and cannot be disclosed without my written consent unless otherwise provided
for in the regulations. I also understand that recipients of this information may re-disclose it only in
connection with their official duties.
In accordance with the Family Educational Right and Privacy Act(20 U.S.C. 1232),I specifically
authorize any educational institution I have attended or been enrolled in to provide educational records
to employees or agents of any of the above named persons or agencies. The above named persons or
agencies are authorized to re-release this information to any person or employee or agent of any of the
above named agencies.
The 19th Judicial Problem Solving Courts are being studied to find out if it is an effective way to
keep people out of jail and abstaining from substance use. I give my permission to allow the agencies
and providers of services to share information with the researchers doing this study. I understand that
all information will be treated confidentially. Information for this study may be gathered as long as
three years. Any reports of this study will be summarized as group information and will not be linked to
me personally.
I understand I may revoke this authorization at any time except for information already shared in
reliance upon this authorization. From that time on, agencies and providers will not share information
unless the law allows them to without my authorization.
By signing this Authorization Form, I agree that I have read and understand the information on this
form. I understand that there is the potential for redisclosure by the recipient and that it may no longer
be protected by the HIPAA Privacy Regulation.
Signature and Date Witness/Agency and Date
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Signature and Date of Revocation Witness/Agency and Date
NOTICE TO RECIPIENT:This information has been disclosed to you from records protected by federal
confidentiality rules(42CFR Part 2). The federal rules prohibit you from making any further disclosure
of this information unless further disclosure is expressly permitted by the written consent of the person
to whom it pertains or as otherwise permitted by 42 CFR Part 2. A general authorization for release is
NOT sufficient for this purpose. The federal rules restrict any use of the information to criminally
investigate or prosecute an alcohol or drug abuse patient.
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