Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 18, § 7103 - Disclosure of mental health information under the health law

Records and information relating to the mental health of an individual are confidential and privileged to the patient, and may only be disclosed in accordance with the statute.
 
Disclosure With Consent:
A patient, a patient’s designated health care agent, or a patient’s legal guardian may consent to the disclosure of information relating to their mental health in writing. A parent or legal guardian may consent on behalf of a minor.
 
Disclosure Without Consent:
Mental health information may be disclosed without a patient’s consent as necessary to carry out the parts of the statute. The statute does not prevent disclosure to an interested party such as a family member or physician or to someone designated under a valid durable power of attorney regarding a patient’s medical condition.
 
Disclosure Pursuant to Court Order:
Mental health information may be disclosed pursuant to a court order, provided that the court finds that the disclosure is necessary to conduct a proceeding currently before it, and that failure to make the disclosure would contravene the public interest.
 
Penalty:
Any person who violated this statute can be fined up to $2,000 or imprisoned for up to one year.