Ohio § 5101.314
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5101.314, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5101.314.
(A) Except as permitted by this section, or when required by federal law, no person or
government entity shall solicit, release, disclose, receive, use, or knowingly permit
or participate in the use of any information regarding an individual receiving assistance
pursuant to a department of job and family services program under sections 5101.311 to 5101.318 of the Revised Code for any purpose not directly related to the administration of a department assistance
program. (B) To the extent permitted by federal law, the department, and any entity that receives
department funds to administer a department program to assist individuals, shall release
information regarding an individual assistance recipient to the following: (1) A government entity responsible for administering the assistance program for purposes
directly related to the administration of the program; (2) A law enforcement agency for the purpose of any investigation, prosecution, or criminal
or civil proceeding relating to the administration of the assistance program; (3) A government entity responsible for administering a children's protective services
program, for the purpose of protecting children; (4) Any appropriate person in compliance with a search warrant, subpoena, or other court
order. (C) To the extent permitted by federal law and section 1347.08 of the Revised Code , the department, and any entity administering a department program, shall provide
access to information regarding an individual assistance recipient to all of the following: (1) The individual assistance recipient; (2) The authorized representative of the individual assistance recipient; (3) The legal guardian of the individual assistance recipient; (4) The attorney of the individual assistance recipient. (D) To the extent permitted by federal law, the department, and any entity administering
a department program, may do either of the following: (1) Release information about an individual assistance recipient if the recipient gives
voluntary, written authorization; (2) Release information regarding an individual assistance recipient to a state, federal,
or federally assisted program that provides cash or in-kind assistance or services
directly to individuals based on need. (E) The department of job and family services, or an entity administering a department
program, shall provide, at no cost, a copy of each written authorization to the individual
who signed it. (F) The department may adopt rules defining who may serve as an individual assistance
recipient's authorized representative for purposes of division (C)(2) of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5101.314
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5101.314 cover?
Section 5101.314 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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