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CA MFT LAW AND ETHICS EXAM AND PRACTICE
EXAM NEWEST 2025/ 2026 | ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DEETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+| BRAND
NEW!!
What is confidentiality in therapy? - ..(ANSWER)...Information is kept private
When can confidentiality be broken? - ..(ANSWER)...20 instances, including
danger to self/others, suspected abuse, court order
When are you legally required to break confidentiality? - ..(ANSWER)...- Suspected
child abuse
- Suspected elder/ or dependent adult abuse
- Danger to self or others
- Legal authorization (court order or client release)
- Investigation by a board/commission/ administrative agency
- Lawful request from arbitrator/ arbitration panel
- Coroner's investigation (after client death)
- National security investigation
Can you tell a client you gave their records if involved in a national security
investigation? - ..(ANSWER)...No!
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What is privilege in therapy? - ..(ANSWER)...Information that can be excluded
from court proceedings
Who holds privilege in therapy? - ..(ANSWER)...Clients, even minors
When can privileged information be used in court? - ..(ANSWER)...Only if client
waived privilege
What should a therapist do if they receive a subpoena? - ..(ANSWER)...Contact an
attorney, assess validity, contact client, assert privilege if necessary
When must you obey with a subpeona, and when can you fight one? -
..(ANSWER)...If it's a judge, you must obey. If it's an attorney you can fight it.
What is the age range for minors in therapy? - ..(ANSWER)...Under 18
What is required for parental consent in therapy? - ..(ANSWER)...- If married, only
one parent needs to consent
- If divorced and joint custody, only one parent needed (either)
- If divorced and sole custody, parent with custody needed
- If another relative, fine if they sign a caregiver's authorization affidavit
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Can minors 12+ give consent to treatment on their own? - ..(ANSWER)...Yes, if
therapist determines they are mature enough
What should a therapist do if a minor 12+ gives consent to treatment on their
own? - ..(ANSWER)...Try to contact parents or document why doing so would be
harmful, parents can't access records or be forced to pay for services
What is documentation in therapy? - ..(ANSWER)...A legal and ethical requirement
for therapists
What is the maximum length of a statement a client can include in their
treatment record? - ..(ANSWER)...250 words
How long must records be maintained following last professional contact? -
..(ANSWER)...At least 7 years
How long must records be maintained for minors? - ..(ANSWER)...At least 7 years
after minor turns 18
Do clients have the legal right to access their records? - ..(ANSWER)...Yes
How quickly must a therapist provide a client access to their records if they want
to inspect it? - ..(ANSWER)...Within 5 days
CA MFT LAW AND ETHICS EXAM AND PRACTICE
EXAM NEWEST 2025/ 2026 | ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DEETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+| BRAND
NEW!!
What is confidentiality in therapy? - ..(ANSWER)...Information is kept private
When can confidentiality be broken? - ..(ANSWER)...20 instances, including
danger to self/others, suspected abuse, court order
When are you legally required to break confidentiality? - ..(ANSWER)...- Suspected
child abuse
- Suspected elder/ or dependent adult abuse
- Danger to self or others
- Legal authorization (court order or client release)
- Investigation by a board/commission/ administrative agency
- Lawful request from arbitrator/ arbitration panel
- Coroner's investigation (after client death)
- National security investigation
Can you tell a client you gave their records if involved in a national security
investigation? - ..(ANSWER)...No!
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What is privilege in therapy? - ..(ANSWER)...Information that can be excluded
from court proceedings
Who holds privilege in therapy? - ..(ANSWER)...Clients, even minors
When can privileged information be used in court? - ..(ANSWER)...Only if client
waived privilege
What should a therapist do if they receive a subpoena? - ..(ANSWER)...Contact an
attorney, assess validity, contact client, assert privilege if necessary
When must you obey with a subpeona, and when can you fight one? -
..(ANSWER)...If it's a judge, you must obey. If it's an attorney you can fight it.
What is the age range for minors in therapy? - ..(ANSWER)...Under 18
What is required for parental consent in therapy? - ..(ANSWER)...- If married, only
one parent needs to consent
- If divorced and joint custody, only one parent needed (either)
- If divorced and sole custody, parent with custody needed
- If another relative, fine if they sign a caregiver's authorization affidavit
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Can minors 12+ give consent to treatment on their own? - ..(ANSWER)...Yes, if
therapist determines they are mature enough
What should a therapist do if a minor 12+ gives consent to treatment on their
own? - ..(ANSWER)...Try to contact parents or document why doing so would be
harmful, parents can't access records or be forced to pay for services
What is documentation in therapy? - ..(ANSWER)...A legal and ethical requirement
for therapists
What is the maximum length of a statement a client can include in their
treatment record? - ..(ANSWER)...250 words
How long must records be maintained following last professional contact? -
..(ANSWER)...At least 7 years
How long must records be maintained for minors? - ..(ANSWER)...At least 7 years
after minor turns 18
Do clients have the legal right to access their records? - ..(ANSWER)...Yes
How quickly must a therapist provide a client access to their records if they want
to inspect it? - ..(ANSWER)...Within 5 days
