Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 481 - Inspections and Appeals Department
Board of Psychology
Chapter 888 - Practice of Psychology
Rule 481-888.7 - Records

A licensee will complete clinical records as soon as practicable to ensure continuity of services. All clinical records shall be completed within 30 days after the service or evaluation is complete unless there are significant extenuating circumstances. Clinical records and psychotherapy notes will be retained for at least seven years after the last date of service, or until at least three years after a minor reaches the age of 18, whichever is later. Forensic records will be completed and retained consistent with the APA Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology published January 2011.