The Missouri Authorization To Release Government Information To Probation Officer — State Or Federal is a legal document that grants permission for a probation officer to access certain confidential government information about a person. The authorization is usually signed by the person whose information is being released, giving their consent to the probation officer to request information from the government. Depending on the type of information being requested, the authorization may need to be signed by a guardian or parent if the person is a minor. There are two types of Missouri Authorization To Release Government Information To Probation Officer — State Or Federal: 1. State Authorization: This type of authorization is used when the probation officer in question is employed by the state of Missouri. 2. Federal Authorization: This type of authorization is used when the probation officer in question is employed by the federal government. Both types of Missouri Authorization To Release Government Information To Probation Officer — State Or Federal must be signed by the person whose government information is being released, and may also need to be signed by a guardian or parent if the person is a minor.