53-24-306. Records of chemically dependent persons, intoxicated persons, and family members. (1) The registration and other records of treatment facilities shall remain confidential and are privileged to the patient.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the department may make available in accordance with Title 50, chapter 16, part 5, or other applicable law information from patients' records for purposes of research into the causes and treatment of chemical dependency. Information under this subsection may not be published in a way that discloses patients' names or other identifying information.
History: En. 69-6222 by Sec. 12, Ch. 302, L. 1974; Sec. 69-6222, R.C.M. 1947; redes. 80-2719 by Sec. 6, Ch. 280, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 80-2719; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 406, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 29, Ch. 632, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 396, L. 2003.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 53. Social Services and Institutions
Chapter 24. Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
Part 3. Treatment of Alcoholics and Intoxicated Persons
53-24-301. Treatment of the chemically dependent
53-24-302. Involuntary commitment of alcoholics -- rights
53-24-303. Treatment and services for intoxicated persons
53-24-305. Visitation and communication rights of patients
53-24-306. Records of chemically dependent persons, intoxicated persons, and family members