Therapist Reporting Requirements

Summary

Therapists in California are mandated reporters and must report any suspicion of sexual assault, regardless of the time elapsed since the incident. However, if the information was obtained during a therapy session intended to treat the victims emotional or mental health issues, the obligation to report does not apply.

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Do therapist in california need to report a case of adult rape past 3 years?
Yes, therapists in California are mandated reporters. According to California Penal Code Section *, they must report any suspicion of sexual assault, regardless of the time that has passed since the incident. However, the obligation to report doesn't apply if the information was obtained during therapy session intended to treat the victim's emotional or mental health issues.