2000 Formal Opinions

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• The Honorable Denise L. Nappier, Treasurer, State of Connecticut, 2000-021 Formal Opinion, Attorney General of Connecticut

  You recently requested an opinion from this office regarding the following question: Whether bonds issued in 1784 became a responsibility of the United States Government at the time of the adoption of the Constitution around 1790, provided claim was made within ten years of the due date.

• The Honorable Gene Gavin, Department of Revenue Services, 2000-023 Formal Opinion, Attorney General of Connecticut

  You recently requested an opinion from this office regarding the following question: Whether DRS may disclose information including the names and/or addresses of rebate check payees who, as a result of the U.S. Postal Services or other reasons, did not receive their checks.

• The Honorable Patricia Wilson-Coker, Department of Social Services, 2000-033 Formal Opinion, Attorney General of Connecticut

  In connection with the Department of Social Services’ (the "Department") Elder Financial Abuse Project (the "Project"), your Department requested an opinion as to whether an employee of a financial institution who suspects that an elderly customer is the victim of financial exploitation may disclose the elderly customer’s financial information to the Department’s Protective Services for the Elderly (PSE).