Louisiana § RS 46:1355 - Confidentiality of records
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 46:1355 — Confidentiality of records, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 46:1355. Confidentiality of records
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no officer, employee, or agent of any facility or program shall be compelled to disclose or transfer any records or information in such records containing the identity of any youth receiving services pursuant to this Chapter, except:
(1) Upon written consent of the youth, his parents, or legal custodians;
(2) In proceedings pursuant to R.S. 14:403;
(3) In proceedings before a court exercising juvenile jurisdiction; or
(4) In circumstances posing serious danger to the life or health of any youth served by the facility or program.
Acts 1989, No. 803, §1, eff. July 11, 1989.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 46:1355
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 46:1355 cover?
Section RS 46:1355 ("Confidentiality of records") 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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