North Dakota § 31-01-06.3 - Addiction counselor - Client privilege - Definitions
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§ 31-01-06.3. Addiction counselor - Client privilege - Definitions
As used in sections 31-01-06.3 through 31-01-06.6: 1. "Client" means a person who consults or is examined or interviewed by a counselor. 2. "Confidential communication" means a communication which is not intended to be disclosed to third parties, except persons present to further the interest of the client in the consultation, examination, or interview, persons reasonably necessary for the 3. 4. transmission of the communication, or persons who are participating in the diagnosis and treatment under the direction of the counselor, including members of the client's family. "Counselor" means an addiction counselor who has been licensed under chapter 43-45 or who is reasonably believed by the client so to be, while engaged in the diagnosis or treatment of a physical, mental, or emotional condition, including alcohol or any addiction. "Privilege" means the counselor-client privilege authorized under sections 31-01-06.3 through 31-01-06.6.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 31-01-06.3 ("Addiction counselor - Client privilege - Definitions") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. 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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