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Once the custodian/witness is presented an authorization, how much time does the custodian have to comply?

April 26, 2017Authorization comply custodian presented time witness

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Once the custodian/witness is presented an authorization, how much time does the custodian have to comply?

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A. If, an authorization is issued by an attorney of record, on behalf of their client (the patient), then the compliance rule under Evidence Code 1158 applies and the custodian must make records available within 5 days from the date the authorization was received.