Is there a statute of limitations on making a complaint?How long must psychologists retain client files on a child?How long must a psychologist retain client files on an adult?

Psychologists are required to retain their client files for adults for at least 10 years after the last date that the client was seen. For clients seen as children, files are retained for at least 10 years after the client’s 18th birthday. While there is no time limit for making a complaint to NSRP, please note that if more than 10 years have elapsed since the client was last seen (or if more than 10 years from a child client’s 18th birthday) the NSRP’s ability to investigate may be hampered if the clients files are longer available. Please also note, that the complaints against deceased psychologists cannot be investigated by the NSRP as the psychologist’s right to respond to a complaint is a necessary part of an investigation.