If a Subpoena for the Counseling Records of a Client

question 7

Multiple Choice

If a subpoena for the counseling records of a client is received, a counselor who works in a mental health agency should:

• A) ask his or her supervisor to obtain a legal opinion as to whether the records should be copied for the attorney who has issued the subpoena.
• B) immediately turn the records over to the attorney who has issued the subpoena.
• C) call the attorney who has issued the subpoena and request that the subpoena be withdrawn.
• D) consult with a counselor colleague before deciding how to respond.
• E) hire an attorney in private practice and ask the attorney to tell the counselor whether the records should be copied for the attorney who has issued the subpoena.

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