Improperly Disclosing Child Abuse Report
Chapter	119
Section	51E
WMS Code	119/51E
WMS Offense	CHILD ABUSE REPORT, IMPROPERLY DISCLOSE c119 §51E
Elements	on [DATE OF OFFENSE:] did permit information in the files of the Department of Children and Families of written reports prepared pursuant to G.L. c.119, §51A-§51E to be released to a person or agency other than those specified in §51E.
Penalty	2 ½ Years
	...shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than two and one half years, or both.
Right of Arrest	NO RIGHT OF ARREST
Notes
Second/Subsequent
Third Offense
Fourth Offense
Attempt to Commit	274/6/C	1 Year
Conspiracy to Commit	274/7	2 ½ Years
Accessory Before
Accessory After
Effective Date	7/8/2008