Kan. Stat. Ann. § 59-29b79

Disclosure of records

All substance abuse treatment records, whether in the possession of a district court or treatment facility, are confidential and may only be disclosed according to the statute. Willful violation of this provision is a class c misdemeanor.

Disclosure With Consent

Substance abuse treatment records may be disclosed upon the written consent of:

• The patient or former patient
• The patient or former patient’s legal guardian
• A parent, if the patient or former patient is under 18
  • If the patient is over 14, however, and has voluntarily admitted him or herself, he or she may consent to disclosure without a parent

The head of the facility may refuse to disclose parts of a record if he or she states in writing that the disclosure would harm the patient or former patient. Conversely, the head of the facility may consent to disclosure in writing if he or she determines the disclosure is necessary for purposes of treating the patient or former patient.

Disclosure Without Consent

Allows for disclosure to “the state central repository at the Kansas bureau of investigation for use only in determining eligibility to purchase and possess firearms or qualifications for licensure pursuant to the personal and family protection act.”

Disclosure Pursuant to Court Order

Allows for disclosure upon court order after the court determines that the records are necessary for the proceeding and is otherwise admissible as evidence.