(a) As used in this section:
(1) “Person” means an individual who consults a marital and family therapist for purposes of diagnosis or treatment;
(2) “Marital and family therapist” means an individual certified as a marital and family therapist pursuant to chapter 383a;
(3) “Communications” means all oral and written communications and records thereof relating to the diagnosis and treatment of a person between such person and a marital and family therapist or between a member of such person's family and a marital and family therapist;
(4) “Consent” means consent given in writing by the person or his authorized representative;
(5) “Authorized representative” means (A) an individual empowered by a person to assert the confidentiality of communications which are privileged under this section, or (B) if a person is deceased, his personal representative or next of kin, or (C) if a person is incompetent to assert or waive his privileges under this section, (i) a guardian or conservator who has been or is appointed to act for the person, or (ii) for the purpose of maintaining confidentiality until a guardian or conservator is appointed, the person's nearest relative.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, all communications shall be privileged and a marital and family therapist shall not disclose any such communications unless the person or his authorized representative consents to waive the privilege and allow such disclosure. In circumstances where more than one person in a family is receiving therapy, each such family member shall consent to the waiver. In the absence of such a waiver from each such family member, a marital and family therapist shall not disclose communications with any family member. The person or his authorized representative may withdraw any consent given under the provisions of this section at any time in a writing addressed to the individual with whom or the office in which the original consent was filed. The withdrawal of consent shall not affect communications disclosed prior to notice of the withdrawal.
(c) Consent of the person shall not be required for the disclosure of such person's communications:
(1) Where mandated by any other provision of the general statutes;
(2) Where a marital and family therapist believes in good faith that the failure to disclose such communications presents a clear and present danger to the health or safety of any individual;
(3) Where a marital and family therapist makes a claim for collection of fees for services rendered, the name and address of the person and the amount of the fees may be disclosed to individuals or agencies involved in such collection, provided notification that such disclosure will be made is sent, in writing, to the person not less than thirty days prior to such disclosure. In cases where a dispute arises over the fees or claims or where additional information is needed to substantiate the claim, the disclosure shall be limited to the following: (A) That the person was receiving services from a marital and family therapist, (B) the dates of such services, and (C) a general description of the types of services.
(P.A. 92-225, S. 1, 5.)
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Section 52-143. - Subpoenas for witnesses. Penalty for failure to appear and testify.
Section 52-144. - Form of subpoena.
Section 52-145. - Certain witnesses not disqualified. Credibility.
Section 52-146. - Wife as a witness against her husband.
Section 52-146b. - Privileged communications made to clergymen.
Section 52-146c. - Privileged communications between psychologist and patient.
Section 52-146e. - Disclosure of communications.
Section 52-146f. - Consent not required for disclosure, when.
Section 52-146g. - Access to communications and records by persons engaged in research.
Section 52-146i. - Labeling of confidential records.
Section 52-146j. - Judicial relief.
Section 52-146l. - Disclosure of privileged communication by interpreter prohibited.
Section 52-146t. - Protection from compelled disclosure of information obtained by news media.
Section 52-147. - Written statements in actions to recover damages for personal injuries.
Section 52-148. - Depositions in civil actions and probate proceedings.
Section 52-148a. - Taking of depositions. When court order necessary.
Section 52-148b. - Notice of taking of deposition.
Section 52-148d. - Requirements for taking of depositions. Party subject to taking of deposition.
Section 52-149. - Depositions of persons sixty years old.
Section 52-149a. - Depositions of medical witnesses.
Section 52-150. - Interested persons not to write depositions.
Section 52-151. - Custody and opening of depositions.
Section 52-152. - Depositions of persons in armed forces.
Section 52-156. - Preservation of the testimony of a witness.
Section 52-156a. - Deposition to perpetuate testimony before action or pending appeal.
Section 52-157. - Taking of deposition may be adjourned.
Section 52-158. - Deposition may be used in Appellate Court.
Section 52-159. - Deposition may be used in another action.
Section 52-161. - Transcript of stenographer's or court reporter's record part of official record.
Section 52-161a. - Subpoenaing of court reporter as witness.
Section 52-161b. - Subpoenaing of crime victim by pro se litigant. Court authorization required.
Section 52-162. - Exemplification of laws of other states.
Section 52-163a. - Determination of the law of jurisdictions outside this state.
Section 52-164. - Reports of judicial decisions of other states.
Section 52-165. - Records of corporations and public offices.
Section 52-166. - Orders of state officials.
Section 52-167. - Corporation certificates; copies as prima facie evidence.
Section 52-168. - U.S. revenue stamps on recorded documents.
Section 52-169. - Protests of bills and notes.
Section 52-170. - Records of directors of health and religious societies.
Section 52-171. - Sworn copies of files and records.
Section 52-172. - Declarations and memoranda of deceased persons.
Section 52-173. - Entries admissible for those claiming title from decedent.
Section 52-175. - Entries and memoranda of mentally ill and incapable persons.
Section 52-175a. - Negligence action, construction of acts of blind person.
Section 52-176. - Promise to pay barred debt to be in writing.
Section 52-177. - Action on bond. Burden of proving value of principal's interest.
Section 52-178. - Adverse party or officer, agent or employee thereof may be compelled to testify.
Section 52-178a. - Physical examination of plaintiff, when.
Section 52-179. - Seal and its equivalent.
Section 52-180. - Admissibility of business entries and photographic copies.
Section 52-180a. - Admissibility of out-of-state hospital record or bill for treatment.
Section 52-180c. - Admissibility of evidence of sexual misconduct.
Section 52-181. - Evidence of death or capture.
Section 52-182. - Presumption of family car or motorboat in operation by certain person.
Section 52-183. - Presumption of agency in motor vehicle operation.
Section 52-184a. - Evidence obtained illegally by electronic device inadmissible.
Section 52-184b. - Failure to bill and advance payments inadmissible in malpractice cases.