Purpose

110 CMR 12.00 defines how the Department shall fulfill the statutory mandate of M.G.L. c. 119, § 51F to "maintain a Central Registry." 110 CMR 12.00 also specifies the information kept in the Registry and enumerates the rules for access to information kept in the Registry. Lastly, 110 CMR 12.00 sets forth rules for access to other Department files or information.