SOP_NUMBER: 103.67-att-3 TITLE: Department of Justice Complainant Consent_Release Form WORD_COUNT: 382 URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/103.67-att-3/ ATTACHMENTS: 1. Interpreter Designation Form URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/103.67-att-1/ 2. Department of Justice Complaint and Consent Form URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/103.67-att-2/ 3. Department of Justice Complainant Consent_Release Form URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/103.67-att-3/ ======================================================================== FULL TEXT: ======================================================================== # **GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS** ## **_Office of Professional Standards_** _**State Offices South at Tift College**_ _**P. O. Box 1529**_ _**Forsyth, Georgia 31029**_ _**Phone: (478) 992-5374**_ _**Fax: (478) 994-7752**_ SOP 103.67 Attachment 3 12/3/20 Timothy C. Ward _Commissioner_ Brian P. Kemp _Governor_ **Department of Justice Complainant Consent/Release Form** Your Name: __________________________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Complaint number(s): (if known) _________________________________________________________ _Please read the information below, check the appropriate box, and sign this form._ I have read the Notice of Investigatory Uses of Personal Information by the Department of Justice (DOJ). As a complainant, I understand that in the course of an investigation it may become necessary for DOJ to reveal my identity to persons at the organization or institution under investigation. I am also aware of the obligations of DOJ to honor requests under the Freedom of Information Act. I understand that it may be necessary for DOJ to disclose information, including personally identifying details, that it has gathered as a part of its investigation of my complaint. In addition, I understand that as a complainant I am protected by DOJ’s regulations from intimidation or retaliation for having taken action or participated in action to secure rights protected by nondiscrimination statutes enforced by DOJ. CONSENT/RELEASE CONSENT - I have read and understand the above information and authorize DOJ to reveal my identity to persons at the organization or institution under investigation. I hereby authorize the Department of Justice (DOJ) to receive material and information about me pertinent to the investigation of my complaint. This release includes, but is not limited to, personal records and medical records. I understand that the material and information will be used for authorized civil rights compliance and enforcement activities. I further understand that I am not required to authorize this release and do so voluntarily. CONSENT DENIED - I have read and understand the above information and do not want DOJ to reveal my identity to the organization or institution under investigation, or to review, receive copies of, or discuss material and information about me, pertinent to the investigation of my complaint. I understand this is likely to impede the investigation of my complaint and may result in the closure of the investigation. _____________________________________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE DATE _Equal Opportunity Employer_ Record Retention: Upon completion, this form will be retained permanently in the employee’s official and local personnel files.