California MFT Law & Ethics Exam 2025: Practice Test & Study Guide for LMFT Candidates

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CA MFT LAW AND ETHICS EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM

NEWEST 2025/ 2026 TEST BANK| COMPLETE 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)

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- 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!

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

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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

Can minors 12+ give consent to treatment on their own?

.....ANSWER..... Yes, if therapist determines they are mature

enough

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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