instability. If the client does transfer to another counselor, the client should be advised to sign a written release of information (ROI) and have the new counselor request a copy of the records. The Florida Administrative Code , Chapter 64B4-9.001, (2010) provides instructions that are similar to the ACA Code of Ethics. It
states that records are to remain confidential except when clients specifically authorize their release, and records are to be retained for a minimum of 7 years after the date of the last contact with the client (Florida Administrative Code, 2010 ).