Occupations and Professions
Mental Health Professional Practice Act
Section 114
Confidentiality -- Exemptions.
     58-60-114.   Confidentiality -- Exemptions.
     (1) A mental health therapist under this chapter may not disclose any confidential communication with a client or patient without the express consent of:
     (a) the client or patient;
     (b) the parent or legal guardian of a minor client or patient; or
     (c) the authorized agent of a client or patient.
     (2) A mental health therapist under this chapter is not subject to Subsection (1) if:
     (a) the mental health therapist is permitted or required by state or federal law, rule, regulation, or order to report or disclose any confidential communication, including:
     (i) reporting under Title 62A, Chapter 3, Part 3, Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult;
     (ii) reporting under Title 62A, Chapter 4a, Part 4, Child Abuse or Neglect Reporting Requirements;
     (iii) reporting under Title 78B, Chapter 3, Part 5, Limitation of Therapist's Duty to Warn; or
     (iv) reporting of a communicable disease as required under Section 26-6-6;
     (b) the disclosure is part of an administrative, civil, or criminal proceeding and is made under an exemption from evidentiary privilege under Rule 506, Utah Rules of Evidence; or
     (c) the disclosure is made under a generally recognized professional or ethical standard that authorizes or requires the disclosure.

Amended by Chapter 366, 2011 General Session
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