Indiana Code 16-39-3-7. Release of records; necessary findings
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Sec. 7. At the conclusion of the hearing, the court may order the release of the patient’s mental health record if the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that:
(2) the need for disclosure outweighs the potential harm to the patient. In weighing the potential harm to the patient, the court shall consider the impact of disclosure on the provider-patient privilege and the patient’s rehabilitative process.
(1) other reasonable methods of obtaining the information are not available or would not be effective; and
Terms Used In Indiana Code 16-39-3-7
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-4-8-3.2(g).]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.22.