Current through P.L. 171-2024
Section 25-33-1-17 - Privileged communications; exceptions 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.(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 Acts1982 , P.L. 154, SEC.118; P.L. 249-1985, SEC.12; P.L. 140-1993, SEC.16.