Louisiana § RS 40:1079.18 - Confidentiality
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1079.18 — Confidentiality, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:1079.18. Confidentiality
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the identity of persons receiving preventive counseling or treatment and all records containing information regarding the provision of preventive counseling or treatment shall be confidential. No qualified professional or employee of a school or facility providing preventive counseling or treatment shall disclose any records or information in such records containing the identity of any child receiving preventive counseling or treatment except in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
Acts 1994, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 18, §1, eff. July 6, 1994; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1098.8 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:1079.18
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1079.18 cover?
Section RS 40:1079.18 ("Confidentiality") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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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