Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Florida

release of complete medical files or just pertinent chapters?

i am involved in a lawsuit. the other

side wants my entire mental health

records. i want to only release the

records that pertain to the incident

regarding the lawsuit. can't i protect

my privacy? can my lawyer step in?


Asked on 7/12/07, 3:52 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bonita Riggens Law Office of Bonita M. Riggens

Re: release of complete medical files or just pertinent chapters?

Yes your lawyer should step in and determine whether a motion for protective order should be files. There is a lot of case law concerning disclosure of mental health records and the judge very well may prohibit or limit it depending upon the facts of your case.

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Answered on 7/13/07, 9:38 am


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