Legally Designated Representatives

A legally designated representative may obtain the client’s CORI on the client's behalf as follows: (a) A legally designated representative may obtain a client’s CORI by registering for an iCORI account and submitting a CORI request. To submit a CORI request the legally designated representative shall: 1. provide the legally designated representative’s own identifying information required by DCJIS, as well as identifying information regarding the client; 2. obtain a signed CORI Advocate or Designated Representative Request Form authorizing the legally designated representative to obtain the client's CORI; 3. maintain the completed CORI Advocate or Designated Representative Request Form for a period of one year from the submission of the CORI request; and 4. verify the client’s identity as provided in 803 CMR 2.11. (b) A legally designated representative seeking to obtain a client's CORI may instead submit a completed CORI Advocate or Designated Representative Request Form on paper to DCJIS. (c) CORI accessed by a legally designated representative on behalf of a client may only be disseminated: 1. to the client; 2. to such other individuals as authorized by the client; or 3. as otherwise authorized by law.