Sec. 3. A person:
(1) seeking access to a patient's mental health record without the patient's written consent in an investigation or prosecution resulting from a report filed under IC 16-39-2-6(a)(10); or
(2) who has filed or is a party to a legal proceeding and who seeks access to a patient's mental health record without the patient's written consent;
may file a petition in a circuit or superior court requesting a release of the patient's mental health record.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-4-8-3.2(c).]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.108-1996, SEC.5; P.L.156-2020, SEC.70.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 3. Release of Mental Health Records in Investigations and Legal Proceedings
16-39-3-1. Application of Chapter
16-39-3-3. Petition for Release of Patient's Records
16-39-3-6. Confidential Hearing Record
16-39-3-7. Release of Records; Necessary Findings
16-39-3-9. Court Order Authorizing Release of Records; Requisites
16-39-3-10. Admission of Record or Related Testimony in Evidence; Confidentiality