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Subpoenas & Court Orders
3 CE Credits
Mary Alice Fisher, Ph.D.


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  I. Definitions
   

Subpoena Duces Tecum
Subpoena for Testimony or Deposition
Court Order

         
  II. Legal Information
    Privilege Statutes
     

§ 8.01-399
§ 8.01-400.2

    Health Records Privacy Statute
      §32.1-127.1:03
    Evidence - Copies of Records (to Client, or to Others with Client Consent)
      § 8.01-413
§32.1-127.1:03
    Testimony - Fact Witness vs. Expert Opinion
     

§ 8.01-401.1

       
  III. Stage of Case
   

Discovery of Potential Physical Evidence (e.g., your records)
Deposition
Testimony

       
  IV. Your Role in the Case (Which Hat(s) Are You Wearing?)
   

Voluntary Roles
"Involuntary" Roles

       
  V. Ethical Options for Response
   

Obtaining Client Consent to Release Information
Respecting & Supporting Patient's Assertion of Privilege

       
  VI. Legal Options for Carrying Out Ethical Response
   

Response Time Available
Legal Responses Available

 


Educational Goals:
(a) Describe the ethical difference between an attorney-issued discovery subpoena and a judge's order;
(b) Describe the difference in legal options for response to a subpoena vs. a court order;
(c) Plan how you want to respond to subpoenas in your own practice in various circumstances.

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APA (American Psychological Association) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists;
by NASW ( National Association of Social Workers ( as Provider # 886-40-7427);
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