Alaska § 47.30.845 - Confidential records.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 47.30.845 — Confidential records., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47.30.845. Confidential records.
Information and records obtained in the course of a screening investigation, evaluation, examination, or treatment are confidential and are not public records, except as the requirements of a hearing under AS 47.30.660 — 47.30.915 may necessitate a different procedure. Information and records may be copied and disclosed under regulations established by the department only to (1) a physician or a provider of health, mental health, or social and welfare services involved in caring for, treating, or rehabilitating the patient;
(2) the patient or an individual to whom the patient has given written consent to have information disclosed;
(3) a person authorized by a court order;
(4) a person doing research or maintaining health statistics if the anonymity of the patient is assured and the facility recognizes the project as a bona fide research or statistical undertaking;
(5) the Department of Corrections in a case in which a prisoner confined to the state prison is a patient in the state hospital on authorized transfer either by voluntary admission or by court order;
(6) a governmental or law enforcement agency when necessary to secure the return of a patient who is on unauthorized absence from a facility where the patient was undergoing evaluation or treatment;
(7) a law enforcement agency when there is substantiated concern over imminent danger to the community by a presumed mentally ill person;
(8) the department in a case in which services provided under AS 47.30.660 — 47.30.915 are paid for, in whole or in part, by the department or in which a person has applied for or has received assistance from the department for those services;
(9) the Department of Public Safety as provided in AS 47.30.907 ;
information provided under this paragraph may not include diagnostic or clinical information regarding a patient;
(10) the Department of Law as provided in AS 47.30.727 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 47.30.845
What does Alaska Statutes § 47.30.845 cover?
Section 47.30.845 ("Confidential records.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alaska § 47.30.845?
A common citation format is "Alaska Statutes § 47.30.845" (Alaska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alaska law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Alaska official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Alaska attorney.
How does Alaska § 47.30.845 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Alaska can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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