- Welf. & Inst. Code 8103(h) (1967; amended by SB 1171, 2012)
- Welf. & Inst. Code 8103(e) (1967; amended by SB 1171, 2012)
- Welf. & Inst. Code 8103(g)(1967; amended by AB 109, 2011) [operative only upon the creation and funding of a community corrections grant program.]
- Welf. & Inst. Code 8103(b) (1967; amended by AB 109, 2011) [operative only upon the creation and funding of a community corrections grant program.]
- Welf. & Inst. Code 8103(a)(c) and (d) (1967; amended by AB 109, 2011) [operative only upon the creation and funding of a community corrections grant program.]
Welf. & Inst. Code 8103(f)(1967; amended by SB 1171, 2012)
Summary:
Mental health facilities that admit persons on the basis of their being a threat to themselves or others must report specified information to the Department of Justice regarding those persons. Any report submitted shall be confidential, except for purposes of certain court proceedings and for determining the eligibility of the person to own, possess, control, receive, or purchase a firearm. Beginning July 1, 2012, facilities shall only submit these reports electronically.
Keywords:
agency, electronic health records, mental health patient, judicial, mental health, obligatory reportingParties Bound:
mental health facilities Other Relevant California Code Sections:
Welfare and Institutions Code 5150-5152; Evidence Code 352 Associated Federal Law(s):
Uses and disclosures for which an authorization or opportunity to agree or object is not required : for judicial and administrative proceedings
Associated Federal Law(s):
Uses and disclosures for which an authorization or opportunity to agree or object is not required : law enforcement purposes
Associated Federal Law(s):
Uses and disclosures of protected health information: general rules : A covered entity may not use or disclose protected health information; exceptions.