N.J. Admin. Code § 13:45C-1.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:45C-1.5 - Unavailability of privileges in investigative or disciplinary proceedings

(a) In any investigative inquiry conducted pursuant to 45:1-18 or in any disciplinary proceeding conducted pursuant to 45:1-21, or as may otherwise be authorized by law, the physician-patient privilege, psychologist-patient privilege, marriage and family therapist-client privilege, professional counselor-client privilege, associate counselor-client privilege, social worker-client privilege and the alcohol and drug counselor-client privilege shall be unavailable.

(b) Any statements or records otherwise subject to a claim of the stated privileges which may be obtained by the Board, its agent or the Attorney General pursuant to 45:1-18 shall remain confidential and shall not be disclosed unless so ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction, the appropriate licensing board or the Office of Administrative Law in a contested case.

Administrative change.
See: 31 New Jersey Register 547(b).
Amended by R.2000 d.356, effective 9/5/2000.
See: 32 New Jersey Register 2211(a), 32 New Jersey Register 3328(b).
Inserted (a) and (b) designations; and in (a), inserted a reference to the alcohol and drug counselor-client privilege.