# A.R.S. § 32-2085: 32-2085 Confidential communications

> Arizona · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T32_C19.1_A3_S2085

## Section

- **Citation:** A.R.S. § 32-2085
- **Heading:** 32-2085 Confidential communications
- **Jurisdiction:** Arizona
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Arizona Code / Title 32 / Chapter 19.1 / Article 3 / Section 2085

## Text

32-2085. Confidential communications

A. The confidential relations and communication between a client or patient and a psychologist licensed pursuant to this chapter, including temporary licensees, are placed on the same basis as those provided by law between an attorney and client. Unless the client or patient waives the psychologist-client privilege in writing or in court testimony, a psychologist shall not voluntarily or involuntarily divulge information that is received by reason of the confidential nature of the psychologist's practice. The psychologist shall divulge to the board information it requires in connection with any investigation, public hearing or other proceeding. The psychologist-client privilege does not extend to cases in which the psychologist has a duty to report information as required by law.

B. The psychologist shall ensure that client or patient records and communications are treated by clerical and paraprofessional staff at the same level of confidentiality and privilege required of the psychologist.

## Nearby sections

- [A.R.S. § 32-2081 32-2081 Grounds for disciplinary action; duty to report; immunity; proceedings; board action; notice requirements; civil penalty](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T32_C19.1_A3_S2081.md)
- [A.R.S. § 32-2082 32-2082 Right to examine and copy evidence; subpoenas; right to counsel; appeal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T32_C19.1_A3_S2082.md)
- [A.R.S. § 32-2083 32-2083 Injunction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T32_C19.1_A3_S2083.md)
- [A.R.S. § 32-2084 32-2084 Violations; classification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T32_C19.1_A3_S2084.md)
- [A.R.S. § 32-2085 32-2085 Confidential communications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T32_C19.1_A3_S2085.md)
- [A.R.S. § 32-2086 32-2086 Treatment and rehabilitation program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T32_C19.1_A3_S2086.md)
- [A.R.S. § 32-2087 32-2087 Psychology interjurisdictional compact](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T32_C19.1_A3_S2087.md)
- [A.R.S. § 32-2087.01 32-2087.01 Participation in compact as condition of employment; prohibition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T32_C19.1_A3_S2087.01.md)
- [A.R.S. § 32-2087.02 32-2087.02 Open meeting requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T32_C19.1_A3_S2087.02.md)
- [A.R.S. § 32-2087.03 32-2087.03 State board of psychologist examiners; notice of commission actions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T32_C19.1_A3_S2087.03.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T32_C19.1_A3_S2085. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.