32-2085. Confidential communications
A. The confidential relations and communication between a client and a psychologist
licensed pursuant to this chapter, including temporary licensees, are placed on the same
basis as those provided by law between an attorney and client. Unless the client waives
the psychologist-client privilege in writing or in court testimony, a psychologist shall
not voluntarily or involuntarily divulge information that is received by reason of the
confidential nature of the psychologist's practice. The psychologist shall divulge to
the board information it requires in connection with any investigation, public hearing or
other proceeding. The psychologist-client privilege does not extend to cases in which
the psychologist has a duty to report information as required by law.
B. The psychologist shall ensure that client records and communications are treated
by clerical and paraprofessional staff at the same level of confidentiality and privilege
required of the psychologist.
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