Sec. 7. Except as provided in section 8 of this chapter, the mental health record is not discoverable or admissible in any legal proceeding without the consent of the patient.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-4-8-3.1(g).]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.22.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 2. Release of Mental Health Records to Patient and Authorized Persons
16-39-2-1. Application of Chapter
16-39-2-2. Maintenance of Records by Provider; Contents; Dominion; Time Limits
16-39-2-4. Patient Access; Restrictions; Appeal
16-39-2-5. Access to Patient's Designee or Legal Representative; Written Request
16-39-2-5.5. Provider Requirements; Individualized Mental Health Safety Plans
16-39-2-6. Disclosure Without Patient's Consent; Interpretation of Records; Immunities
16-39-2-7. Discovery or Admissibility Without Patient's Consent
16-39-2-8. Court Ordered Release of Mental Health Records; Provider Provision of Records
16-39-2-9. Exercise of Patient's Rights by Others; Equal Access to Records; Fees