Rule SCR 3.990 - Confidentiality(1) All communications to KYLAP and all information gathered, records maintained and actions taken by KYLAP shall be confidential, shall be kept in strict confidence by KYLAP's staff and volunteers, shall not be disclosed by KYLAP to any person or entity, including any agency of the Court and any department of the Association, and shall be excluded as evidence in any proceeding before the Board of Governors or the Office of Bar Admissions, except that: (a) if the person who is the subject of KYLAP's assistance has provided a written release authorizing disclosure of communications to KYLAP or information gathered, records maintained or actions taken by KYLAP, KYLAP may disclose such information in strict accordance with the terms and conditions of that written release; (b) if the matter was assigned to KYLAP by the Court pursuant to paragraph 3.980, KYLAP may issue reports, disclose information and provide testimony as set forth in paragraph (3) of that Rule, and this Rule 3.990 shall not be construed as a basis for excluding otherwise admissible evidence from any admission, disciplinary, restoration or reinstatement proceeding; and (c) if KYLAP provided assistance pursuant to an agency referral under 3.970, KYLAP may issue reports, disclose information and provide testimony as set forth in paragraph (5) of that Rule, and this Rule 3.990 shall not be construed as a basis for excluding otherwise admissible evidence from any admission, disciplinary, restoration or reinstatement proceeding. (2) The foregoing requirement of confidentiality shall apply to all members of the KYLAP Commission, all KYLAP staff members and volunteers, all employees of the Association, all volunteer counselors, all persons who provide information or other assistance to KYLAP in connection with any referral or assignment, and all other persons who participate in the performance or delivery of KYLAP's services. Ky. R. Sup. Ct. SCR 3.990
Adopted by Order 2003-4, eff. 1/1/2004; temporary amendment adopted eff. 3/17/2003 (Order 2003-2)