Michigan § 333.2640 - Parentage registry; use and access by family independence agency; access to child's medical records and information; immunity; exception.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 333.2640 — Parentage registry; use and access by family independence agency; access to child's medical records and information; immunity; exception., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 333.2640. Parentage registry; use and access by family independence agency; access to child's medical records and information; immunity; exception.
The department shall give prompt access to the parentage registry to the family independence agency or its agent for the purpose of the family independence agency's duty to aid in the establishment or enforcement of child support obligations. The family independence agency or its agent may use or disclose the information from the parentage registry in carrying out that duty.
Notwithstanding section 2637, if there is a compelling need for medical records or information to determine whether child abuse or neglect has occurred or to take action to protect a child where there may be a substantial risk of harm, the department shall give access to a family independence agency caseworker or administrator directly involved in the investigation to the child's medical records and information that are pertinent to the child abuse or neglect investigation. Medical records or information disclosed under this section shall include the identity of the individual to whom the record or information pertains.
The department shall provide the access described by subsection (2) only upon receipt of a written request from a caseworker or administrator directly involved in the investigation and shall provide that access within 14 calendar days after the record holder receives the written request. The department shall provide that access regardless of the consent of the person from whom consent would otherwise be required.
To the extent not protected by the immunity conferred by 1964 PA 170, MCL 691.1401 to 691.1415, an individual who in good faith provides access to medical records or information under subsection (2) is immune from civil or administrative liability arising from that conduct, unless the conduct was gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct.
This section does not apply to a report, record, datum, or information whose confidentiality and disclosure are governed by section 5131.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 333.2640
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 333.2640 cover?
Section 333.2640 ("Parentage registry; use and access by family independence agency; access to child's medical records and information; immunity; exception.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Michigan § 333.2640?
A common citation format is "Michigan Compiled Laws § 333.2640" (Michigan). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Michigan law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Michigan official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Michigan attorney.
How does Michigan § 333.2640 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Michigan can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Michigan.