California · Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC
WIC §10850.31: (a) For the CalWORKs program and CalFresh only, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the address, social security number, and, if available, photograph of any applicant or recipient shall be ma
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This statute permits county welfare departments to release applicant and recipient information (address, social security number, photograph) to law enforcement officers under specified conditions, such as when the person is fleeing prosecution or violating probation.
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