Statutes | Lummi Nation Code of Laws Title 5B Chapter 5B.03 ยง 5B.03.070 | 2020
(a) The identity of the reporter of abuse or neglect under this Code is confidential and shall not be released unless the reporter consents or the Court determines that the need of the elder or vulnerable adult exceeds the reporter&rsquos right to privacy and mandates disclosure. The reporter has the opportunity to petition and be heard at a closed evidentiary hearing with regard to any such disclosure. Any disclosure may be limited to the extent necessary to protect the elder or vulnerable adult.
(b) Records of investigations and court proceedings under this Code are confidential. Only the respondent, Adult Protection Team, Lummi Victims of Crime advocates, Lummi police officers, court officials, attorneys for the parties, the prosecutor, medical staff treating the elder or vulnerable adult, and any other person whom the Court determines to have good cause may view the records.