Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 590-4-1-.12 - Criminal History Access and Confidential Law Enforcement Information

(1) The Commissioner's investigators who are certified as peace officers by the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council or other employees authorized by the Commissioner may request access to criminal history files maintained by any state or federal law enforcement agency.

(2) Criminal history information that the Commissioner's investigators obtain from state or federal law enforcement agencies shall be securely maintained by the Commissioner and his or her staff and shall be confidential.

(3) Any access to such criminal history information shall be made in accordance with applicable laws, conditions, and limits imposed by the providing enforcement agency.

(4) The Commissioner may determine, in his or her sole discretion, whether the identity of a confidential informer shall be disclosed. The Commissioner shall take into account the public interest and the safety and security of the confidential informer.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 590-4-1-.12

O.C.G.A. Secs. 10-5-10, 10-5-11, 10-5-70, 10-5-71.

Original Rule entitled "Appointment of Investigative Agent, Examiner or Regulatory Monitor" adopted. F. Dec. 21, 2004; eff. Jan. 10, 2005. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Criminal Access and Confidential Law Enforcement Information" adopted. F. Nov. 18, 2011; eff. Dec. 8, 2011.