San Francisco Peer Court
Restorative Justice Alternatives for Youth

CONFIDENTIALITY WAIVER

 

I, (name of respondent):                                                         ,do hereby acknowledge and understand that as a juvenile

I have a right of confidentiality with respect to the nature and extent of the crime to which I have admitted guilt.

 

I further acknowledge that in order to participate in San Francisco Peer Court, information as to the nature and extent of my involvement in the crime charged and events at issue must be released to third parties, including, but not limited to, staff, adult attorneys, youth attorneys, jurors, bailiffs, clerks and other observers and participants involved in the Teen Court process.

 

By signing this I agree to waive my right to confidentiality with respect to information regarding the crime to which I have admitted guilt.  This waiver pertains to information contained in the police report, portions of which may be given to the above-named individuals, school attendance records and grade reports, testimony that I and/or my parent/guardian supply during the

Peer Court
hearing session and/or any other information I voluntarily provide to the above-named individuals.

 

This waiver does not apply to personal health information and other records which by law are protected from disclosure unless I specifically authorize the disclosure of such records in writing.  This waiver also does not apply to information obtained by the Peer Court/Intake staff unless I specifically authorize the release of such information either in writing or verbally. 


I have read and understand the above confidentiality waiver.

Youth Respondent Name

Do you agree to the terms of confidentiality listed above?

Date

Parent or Guardian Name

Do you agree to the terms of confidentiality listed above?

Date