Washington, DC

Summary: Request for records related to emergency mental health observation and diagnosis. DBH’s denial was upheld on the basis of personal privacy, the District of Columbia’s Mental Health Information Act (MHIA), and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Identifying information could not be reasonably redacted based on the specificity of the request.

Exemption/Issue: (a)(2), (a)(6)

Disposition: Affirmed