Arizona § 36-404 - Limitation of disclosure of information

Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-404 — Limitation of disclosure of information, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 36-404. Limitation of disclosure of information

A. Information received and records kept by the department for the purpose of administering this chapter are available to the public except:

1. Information obtained for purposes of articles 4 and 5 of this chapter.

2. Personally identifiable medical information or any information from which a patient or the patient's family might be identified.

3. Sources of information that cause the department to believe that an inspection of an institution is needed to determine the extent of compliance with this chapter and rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.

4. Personally identifiable information of a physician that is received and any records kept regarding the physician's admitting privileges pursuant to section 36-449.02.

B. The department may release information listed under subsection A of this section to an officer of the court pursuant to a court order, a department or agency of this state or the federal government, a law enforcement agency or a county medical examiner if the release of this information is necessary and pertinent to an investigation or proceeding unless the release of this information is prohibited by federal or state law. The recipient shall maintain patient and source name confidentiality.

 

Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 36-404

What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-404 cover?

Section 36-404 ("Limitation of disclosure of information") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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Is this the official text of Arizona law?

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