Section 60. Client's right of access to client information

Any client has the right to obtain their client record upon written or verbal request. The client must be permitted to review or obtain a copy of his client record with the following exceptions:

1. Information that the department, agency or provider is required to keep confidential pursuant to federal and state laws or regulations.

2. Information that the department, agency or provider may withhold from the client pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (§ 2.2-3700 et seq. of the Code of Virginia).

3. Information that would breach another individual's right to confidentiality. When the material requested includes confidential client information about individuals other than the client, the parts of the client record relating to other individuals will be redacted.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 19, Issue 24, eff. September 1, 2003.

Statutory Authority

§ 63.2-217 of the Code of Virginia.