Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 261.7 - Confidentiality(a) Any request or recommendation for a mental health evaluation of a law enforcement officer, made under this chapter, whether verbal or written, shall be considered confidential. No person may divulge or discuss a recommendation or request made under this chapter, unless such communication is necessary to comply with this chapter. (b) The results of any mental health evaluation of a law enforcement officer, conducted under this chapter, whether verbal or written, shall be considered confidential. All records kept, stored or otherwise retained by a law enforcement agency, the Commission or by a licensed mental health professional, which are generated as a result of an action under this chapter, shall be kept separate from other employment records. No person may divulge or discuss the results of any mental health evaluation of a law enforcement officer made under this chapter, unless such communication is necessary to comply with this chapter.