Arizona Revised Statutes

Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 36-404 (2026)

Limitation of disclosure of information

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A. Information received and records kept by the department for the purpose of administering this chapter are available to the public except:

1. Information obtained for purposes of articles 4 and 5 of this chapter.

2. Personally identifiable medical information or any information from which a patient or the patient's family might be identified.

3. Sources of information that cause the department to believe that an inspection of an institution is needed to determine the extent of compliance with this chapter and rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.

4. Personally identifiable information of a physician that is received and any records kept regarding the physician's admitting privileges pursuant to section 36-449.02.

B. The department may release information listed under subsection A of this section to an officer of the court pursuant to a court order, a department or agency of this state or the federal government, a law enforcement agency or a county medical examiner if the release of this information is necessary and pertinent to an investigation or proceeding unless the release of this information is prohibited by federal or state law. The recipient shall maintain patient and source name confidentiality.

 

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1974–2026 · leading case: Tucson Med. Ctr. Inc. v. Rowles, 520 P.2d 518 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1974).
Tucson Med. Ctr. Inc. v. Rowles, 520 P.2d 518 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1974). · cites it 2× “These records shall be kept up to date and filed in an accessible manner with provisions for their safe storage in the hospital.” 3 .”
Parkins (D. Ariz. 2026). “) Following his arrest, 28 Plaintiff was issued a citation for violating Phoenix City Code § 36-404(1). (Id. ¶ 23.) 1 This citation was dismissed on April 8, 2024.”
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 36-404(1) — 1 case
Parkins (D. Ariz. 2026). “) Following his arrest, 28 Plaintiff was issued a citation for violating Phoenix City Code § 36-404(1). (Id. ¶ 23.) 1 This citation was dismissed on April 8, 2024.”
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 36-404(2) — 1 case
Tucson Med. Ctr. Inc. v. Rowles, 520 P.2d 518 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1974). “These records shall be kept up to date and filed in an accessible manner with provisions for their safe storage in the hospital.” 3 .”
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