Which statement best describes the custodian's obligation regarding access to records?

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Which statement best describes the custodian's obligation regarding access to records?

Access to records is governed by a court-issued appointment order that authorizes disclosure. When a custodian has an appointment order, their obligation is to provide access to the records as specified by that order—the order creates the legal permission for the attorney or other designated person to review the records. The custodian should verify the requester’s authority and ensure access is limited to what the order allows, while respecting privacy and confidentiality laws. Deleting records at any time or claiming that records can never be shared with the attorney would disregard the court’s directive and the purpose of the appointment order.

Access to records is governed by a court-issued appointment order that authorizes disclosure. When a custodian has an appointment order, their obligation is to provide access to the records as specified by that order—the order creates the legal permission for the attorney or other designated person to review the records. The custodian should verify the requester’s authority and ensure access is limited to what the order allows, while respecting privacy and confidentiality laws. Deleting records at any time or claiming that records can never be shared with the attorney would disregard the court’s directive and the purpose of the appointment order.

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