Release of and access to clinical, social work, psychological, psychiatric, or other mental health information is limited to:

• the parent or guardian of a child who is under 12 years old;
• the youth 12 years or older;
• the parent or guardian of youth at least 12 years old, but not yet 18, if the youth is informed and does not object, or the therapist does not find that there are compelling reasons for denying access. The parent or guardian who is denied access may petition the court for access;
• the guardian of a youth 18 years old or older; and
• an attorney or Guardian ad litem who represents a minor 12 years old or older in any judicial or administrative proceeding, provided that the court or administrative hearing officer has entered an order granting the attorney this right.

Caregivers will not have access to mental health information without the consent of the proper party given above.