1. Evidence-based screening tool records are confidential and may be only used for conducting a screening, treatment, referral for services, and receiving services.

2. Evidence-based screening tool records are not subject to section 50-25.1-11.

3. The department may release reports, data compilations, analyses, and summaries, which identify or analyze trends.

4. Evidence-based screening tool records are privileged and are not subject to subpoena or discovery or introduction into evidence in any civil or administrative action.