Obtaining Medical Records under G.S. 8-53

Published for NC Criminal Law on August 25, 2009.

I’ve received questions from both prosecutors and defense lawyers about whether and how the state can obtain a suspect’s — or a defendant’s — medical records when those records may contain information relevant to a criminal investigation. The most frequently-asked questions are addressed in the scenario below. Take a look, and post a comment if ... Read more

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