2011 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 46 — Public welfare and assistance
RS 46:1355 — Confidentiality of records
§1355. Confidentiality of records
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no officer, employee, or agent of any facility or program shall be compelled to disclose or transfer any records or information in such records containing the identity of any youth receiving services pursuant to this Chapter, except:
(1) Upon written consent of the youth, his parents, or legal custodians;
(2) In proceedings pursuant to R.S. 14:403;
(3) In proceedings before a court exercising juvenile jurisdiction; or
(4) In circumstances posing serious danger to the life or health of any youth served by the facility or program.
Acts 1989, No. 803, §1, eff. July 11, 1989.
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