45 CFR § 1326.26 - Denial or delay of access to records.
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identifier: "/us/cfr/t45/s1326.26"
source: "ecfr"
legal_status: "authoritative_unofficial"
title: "45 CFR § 1326.26 - Denial or delay of access to records."
title_number: 45
title_name: "Public Welfare"
section_number: "1326.26"
section_name: "Denial or delay of access to records."
chapter_name: "ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES"
subchapter_number: "C"
subchapter_name: "THE ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING"
part_number: "1326"
part_name: "DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FORMULA GRANT PROGRAMS"
positive_law: false
currency: "2026-03-24"
last_updated: "2026-03-24"
format_version: "1.1.0"
generator: "[email protected]"
authority: "42 U.S.C. 15001"
regulatory_source: "80 FR 44807, July 27, 2015, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 81 FR 35645, June 3, 2016."
cfr_part: "1326"
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# 1326.26 Denial or delay of access to records.
If a P&A system's access is denied or delayed beyond the deadlines specified in § 1326.25, the P&A system shall be provided, within one business day after the expiration of such deadline, with a written statement of reasons for the denial or delay. In the case of a denial for alleged lack of authorization, the name, address and telephone number of individuals with developmental disabilities and legal guardians, conservators, or other legal representative will be included in the aforementioned response. All of the above information shall be provided whether or not the P&A has probable cause to suspect abuse or neglect, or has received a complaint.
[80 FR 44807, July 27, 2015, as amended at 81 FR 35647, June 3, 2016]