7.__Records; confidentiality; disclosure.__Records created pursuant to this section must be maintained in accordance with section 4008 and may not be disclosed except as provided by that section or by section 7703, subsections 2 to 4.__Any finding of abuse or neglect against an individual must be maintained as a child protective record.__Such findings may be disclosed, with written permission from the individual, upon request from any potential employer.

8.__Assistance.__Staff performing licensing or child protection functions may assist the investigations unit in conducting out-of-home investigations when staffing needs require such assistance.__Law enforcement agencies may also participate in investigations when criminal actions are suspected.__Whenever possible or practicable, the investigations unit shall coordinate with law enforcement.__ Within the department, the investigations unit shall direct and coordinate the conduct of all out-of-home abuse or neglect investigations.__The investigations unit is solely responsible for reaching any finding of either institutional abuse or neglect or abuse or neglect by an individual.

9.__Findings.__The investigations unit shall make a report of the facts and findings in all investigations of out-of-home abuse or neglect within 6 months.__Findings of institutional abuse or neglect or abuse or neglect by an individual are subject to due process requirements.__Any licensing findings are subject to due process requirements if there is any licensing action taken against an individual or agency.

10.__Office of the Attorney General.__Representatives of the Office of the Attorney General shall represent the investigations unit and the division in any due process licensing actions and upon the request of the commissioner.__ The Office of the Attorney General shall advise and consult with the division and the investigations unit in all licensing or investigatory actions.

11.__Testimony of children.__In proceedings pursuant to this section, any testimony from children in administrative hearings or any other court having jurisdiction must be conducted in accordance with the terms of the Child and Family Services and Child Protection Act.__The administrative hearing officer or the court of jurisdiction may rely on the statements of children made to others to the extent of its ability to rely on the person so testifying under oath.