SEC. 73-54-37. [Confidentiality and privileged iformation; exceptions.

Section 73-54-37, Mississippi Code of 1972, is reenacted as follows:

73-54-37. No person licensed under this chapter as a marriage and family therapist, nor any of his or her employees or associates, shall be required to disclose any information which he may have acquired in rendering marriage and family therapy services, except:

(a) With written consent from the client or, in the case of death or disability, or in case of the minor, with the written consent of his or her parent, legal guardian or conservator, or other person authorized by the court to file suit; or

(b) When a communication reveals the contemplation of a crime or harmful act, or intent to commit suicide; or

(c) When a person waives the privilege by bringing charges against a licensed marriage and family therapist for breach of privileged communication, or any other charge.

SOURCES: 1997 Laws, Chapter 516, Sec. 19, HB815, Effective July 1, 1997. Reenacted by Laws 1999, Ch. 438, Sec. 24, eff. June 30, 1999.