Subject: New CoE-PHI Resource Available: Criminal Court Orders Authorizing Disclosure of SUD Treatment Record Protected by Part 2

New Resource Available:

Criminal Court Orders Authorizing Disclosure of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Record Protected by Part 2

SUD treatment providers frequently receive court orders and other requests for patient information covered by the federal confidentiality protections for SUD treatment under 42 CFR Part 2.


To help clarify Part 2’s heightened court order requirements, this resource provides sample provisions for a criminal court order authorizing disclosure of a patient’s Part 2 records.

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This resource was supported by SAMHSA of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award with 100% funded by SAMHSA/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by SAMHSA/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

 

Funded by SAMHSA, the CoE-PHI develops and disseminates resources, training, and TA for states, healthcare providers, school administrators and individuals and families to improve understanding and application of federal privacy laws and regulations, including FERPA, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2, when providing and receiving treatment for SUD and mental illness.

 

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