Delaware Code § 16-5403

Discretionary disclosures to law enforcement
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(a) A mental health service provider, institution, agency, or hospital may disclose confidential communications made by or relating to
a patient to law enforcement if the mental health service provider, institution, agency, or hospital concludes that the patient is "dangerous
to others" or "dangerous to self," as these terms are defined in § 1448C(a) of Title 11, regardless of whether the patient has made explicit
threats against an identifiable victim.
(b) A person may not bring a cause of action, either criminal or civil, against a mental health services provider, institution, agency, or
hospital for making a communication to law enforcement under this section.

Part V
Mental Health

Persons Diagnosed with Intellectual Disabilities and Other Specific Developmental Disabilities

Declaration of General and Special Rights of Persons Diagnosed with
Intellectual Disabilities and Other Specific Developmental Disabilities

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