The department shall implement a procedure for the exchange and transfer, among treatment units within the department and treatment units of agencies under contract with the department, of records relating to the examination, custody, care, and treatment of mental health clients receiving services supported by public funds, subject to standards for confidentiality. The department shall adopt, in accordance with chapter 28-32, rules necessary to implement this section.
N.D.C.C. § 50-06-15.1