how long to retain psychological records
CA psychologists, LMFTs and LCSWs should keep adult records for at least 7 years. (More info at California Law for Records Retention). Check with your licensing board, state law, institution's guidelines, or your state professional association regarding the length of time that you must keep records.Note that the record retention period may be different for adults vs. children.f you have decided that there is no clinical, legal, or other reason to keep records after the mandated period of time, then, unless it is required otherwise, there is no mandate to keep any records, not even names, summary, or dates of service. Our Record Keeping online course is offered for 6 CE credits.