Sec. 7. At the conclusion of the hearing, the court may order the release of the patient's mental health record if the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that:
(1) other reasonable methods of obtaining the information are not available or would not be effective; and
(2) the need for disclosure outweighs the potential harm to the patient. In weighing the potential harm to the patient, the court shall consider the impact of disclosure on the provider-patient privilege and the patient's rehabilitative process.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-4-8-3.2(g).]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.22.
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