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Privacy and Confidentiality in Montana

Subtopic Statute/Regulation Description
Confidentiality of substance abuse records MCA 53-24-306, Records of chemically dependent persons
Mont.Admin.R. 37.106.1450, Client rights, policies, procedures
Privacy and Confidentiality Mont. Code Ann. § 26-1-807 Psychologist-client privilege This privilege mirrors attorney client privilege.
Mont. Code Ann. § 27-1-1102 Duty to warn of violent behavior Requires a mental health professional to take reasonable precautions by disclosing to law enforcement or the...
Mont. Code Ann. § 50-16-553 Civil remedies   These requirements only apply to those health care providers and facilities that are not considered covered entities under...
Mont. Code Ann. § 53-21-166 Records to be confidential—exceptions Substance abuse treatment records are confidential and privileged to the patient, and may only be...
Records to be confidential—exceptions - Mont. Code Ann. § 53-21-166 Records and information relating to the mental health of an individual are confidential and privileged to the patient, and may only be disclosed in...
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