65-5810. Confidential communications; exceptions. (a) The confidential relations and communications between a licensed professional counselor and such counselor's client are placed on the same basis as provided by law for those between an attorney and an attorney's client.
(b) The confidential relations and communications between a licensed clinical professional counselor and such counselor's client are placed on the same basis as provided by law for those between an attorney and an attorney's client.
(c) Nothing in this section or in this act shall be construed to prohibit any licensed professional counselor or licensed clinical professional counselor from testifying in court hearings concerning matters of adult abuse, adoption, child abuse, child neglect, or other matters pertaining to the welfare of children or from seeking collaboration or consultation with professional colleagues or administrative superiors, or both, on behalf of the client. There is no privilege under this section for information which is required to be reported to a public official.
History: L. 1987, ch. 315, § 10; L. 1996, ch. 153, § 10; L. 1999, ch. 117, § 9; July 1, 2000.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Article 58 - Professional Counselors
65-5803 Licensure required prior to certain acts and representations; violations misdemeanor.
65-5807 Licensure of individuals registered, certified or licensed in another jurisdiction.
65-5807a Temporary permit to practice; requirements; fees; expiration, extension.
65-5810 Confidential communications; exceptions.
65-5817 Disclosures to client at beginning of client-therapist relationship; documentation.
65-5818 Postgraduate clinical supervision of professional counselors; requirements.