Sec. 17. A psychologist licensed under this article may not disclose any information acquired from persons with whom the psychologist has dealt in a professional capacity, except under the following circumstances:

(1) Trials for homicide when the disclosure relates directly to the fact or immediate circumstances of said homicide.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 25-33-1-17

  • Psychologist: means a person who is licensed under this chapter to engage in the practice of psychology. See Indiana Code 25-33-1-2
(2) Proceedings the purpose of which is to determine mental competency, or in which a defense of mental incompetency is raised.

(3) Actions, civil or criminal, against a psychologist for malpractice.

(4) Upon an issue as to the validity of a document such as a will of a client.

(5) If the psychologist has the expressed consent of the client or subject, or in the case of a client’s death or disability, the express consent of the client’s legal representative.

(6) Circumstances under which privileged communication is abrogated under the laws of Indiana.

Formerly: Acts 1969, c.416, s.17. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.118; P.L.249-1985, SEC.12; P.L.140-1993, SEC.16.