§ 7-1203.02. Disclosures under law [Formerly § 6-2022].

Mental health information may be disclosed by a mental health professional or mental health facility where necessary and, to the extent necessary: 

(1) To meet the requirements of § 21-586 (concerning financial responsibility for the care of hospitalized persons); 

(2) To meet the compulsory reporting provisions of District or federal law that seek to promote human health and safety, including § 4-1371.12; or 

(3) For the purposes of and in accordance with § 7-251 et seq. 

(1973 Ed., § 6-1623; Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-136, § 302, 25 DCR 5055; 1981 Ed., § 6-2022; Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 4616, 48 DCR 6981; ________, 2010, D.C. Law 18- (Act 18-489), § 204(a), 57 DCR 7171.)