LRADAC Programs
Confidentiality
Federal laws and regulations protect the confidentiality of alcohol and other drug abuse clients and client records maintained by LRADAC. LRADAC may not say to a person outside the agency that a client attends the program, or disclose any information identifying a client, unless:
- The client consents in writing.
- The disclosure is allowed by court order, accompanied by a subpoena, specifically authorizing disclosure and its use.
- The disclosure is made to personnel for research, audit, program evaluation or medical personnel in a medical emergency.
- The client commits or threatens to commit a crime either while in services or against a person who works for the program.
Federal Confidentiality Laws do not protect any of the following information from being reported under State law to appropriate State or local authorities:
- A crime committed by a client either at the program or against any person who works for the program;
- Any threat to commit such a crime; or
- Any information about suspected child abuse or neglect.
