Mental health and substance use disorder treatment providers may be asked to share patient information with law enforcement and courts, which raises important questions about patient privacy and confidentiality. The resources in this section are meant to clarify how providers can respond to federal, state, and local law enforcement inquiries without violating federal privacy laws.
FAQ guidance regarding weather HIPAA prevents professionals working in schools from sharing concerns about a student’s mental health with the parents or law enforcement.
CoE-PHI resource for Part 2 treatment providers, explaining how to respond to arrest warrants and law enforcement inquiries without violating federal privacy laws.