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Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin System bar on using a party's treatment records in a student sexual misconduct investigation without written consent
Wis. Admin. Code sec. UWS 17.152(4)(e)
In force since .
A sensitive categories rule binding government bodies.
- Obligation class
- Consent, Prohibition
What it requires
- If you investigate a student sexual misconduct complaint for a University of Wisconsin System institution, do not access, consider, disclose, or otherwise use a party's treatment records made or maintained by a physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, or other recognized professional or paraprofessional, unless the party gives voluntary, written consent for the grievance process (Wis. Admin. Code sec. UWS 17.152(4)(e)).
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What this law does
During an investigation under the University of Wisconsin System's student sexual misconduct disciplinary procedure, the investigating officer may not access, consider, disclose, or otherwise use a party's records that are made or maintained by a physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, or other recognized professional or paraprofessional in connection with the provision of treatment to the party, unless the university obtains that party's voluntary, written consent to do so for the grievance process.
The investigating officer is appointed by the chief administrative officer of each institution, and an institution is any university or organizational equivalent designated by the Board of Regents. The section took effect on .
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