New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 45C - UNIFORM REGULATIONS
Subchapter 1 - LICENSEE DUTY TO COOPERATE AND TO COMPLY WITH BOARD ORDERS
Section 13:45C-1.5 - Unavailability of privileges in investigative or disciplinary proceedings
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(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.