Section 722.627c - Release of information from child protective services records or case in which child has died; decision by director; determination(1) Sections 7d to 7i govern the director's decisions to release specified information from child protective services records.(2) The director shall release specified information in a child abuse or neglect case in which a child who was a part of the case has died.(3) The director may designate another individual to act for the director under sections 7d to 7i, and a reference to the director under those sections applies to an individual designated by the director.(4) For the purposes of sections 7d to 7i, a child's best interest shall be determined based on all of the following:(a) Protection of the child's safety.(b) Preservation of the child's physical, mental, and emotional health.(c) Consideration of the child's likelihood of establishing a successful and timely permanent family and community relationship.(5) Sections 7d to 7i do not subject a report or record that is confidential under this act to disclosure under the freedom of information act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246.Amended by 2004, Act 563, s 4, eff. 1/3/2005.Add. 1998, Act 428, Eff. 4/1/1999.