Utah Code § 58-60-509

Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 58-60-509 - Confidentiality - Exemptions
(1) A licensee under this part may not disclose any confidential communication with a client or patient without the express consent of:
(a) the client or patient;
(b) the parent or legal guardian of a minor client or patient; or
(c) the authorized agent of a client or patient.
(2) A licensee under this part is not subject to Subsection (1) if:
(a) the licensee is permitted or required by state or federal law, rule, regulation, or order to report or disclose any confidential communication, including:
(i) reporting under Title 26B, Chapter 6, Part 2, Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult;
(ii) reporting under Title 80, Chapter 2, Part 6, Child Abuse and Neglect Reports;
(iii) reporting under Title 78B, Chapter 3, Part 5, Limitation of Therapist's Duty to Warn; or
(iv) reporting of a communicable disease as required under Section 26B-7-206;
(b) the disclosure is part of an administrative, civil, or criminal proceeding and is made under an exemption from evidentiary privilege under Rule 506, Utah Rules of Evidence; or
(c) the disclosure is made under a generally recognized professional or ethical standard that authorizes or requires the disclosure.

Utah Code § 58-60-509

Amended by Chapter 329, 2023 General Session ,§ 28, eff. 5/3/2023.
Amended by Chapter 335, 2022 General Session ,§ 32, eff. 9/1/2022.
Amended by Chapter 366, 2011, 2011 General Session.