Idaho § 66-348 - Disclosure of information
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 66-348 — Disclosure of information, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-348. Disclosure of information
All certificates, applications, records, and reports made for the purpose of this act and directly or indirectly identifying a patient or former patient or an individual whose involuntary assessment, detention or commitment is being sought under this act shall be kept subject to disclosure according to chapter 1, title 74 , Idaho Code; provided that such records may also be disclosed to any person:
(1) If the individual identified, his attorney in fact for mental health care, or his legal guardian, if any, shall consent; or
(2) If disclosure may be necessary to carry out any of the provisions of this act; or
(3) If a court directs upon its determination that disclosure is necessary and that failure to make disclosure would be contrary to the public interest.
[66-348, added 1951, ch. 290, sec. 32, p. 622; am. 1953, ch. 264, sec. 4, p. 455; am. 1973, ch. 173, sec. 25, p. 363; am. 1990, ch. 213, sec. 91, p. 553; am. 1998, ch. 77, sec. 1, p. 279; am. 2015, ch. 141, sec. 164, p. 510.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 66-348
What does Idaho Statutes § 66-348 cover?
Section 66-348 ("Disclosure of information") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. 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 Idaho § 66-348?
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