Missouri Authorization for Release of Psychotherapy Notes (For Matters Prior to Filing Suit) is a form that allows a patient to authorize the release of their psychotherapy notes to another party. This form is used when a patient is providing the notes in support of a legal claim before filing a lawsuit. The form must be signed by the patient and dated in order to be valid. There are two types of Missouri Authorization for Release of Psychotherapy Notes: (1) General Release and (2) Limited Release. The General Release allows the patient to authorize the release of their psychotherapy notes to any person or entity specified in the form. The Limited Release allows the patient to only specify a specific person or entity which is authorized to receive the notes. The form must be completed in full and must include the patient’s name, date of birth, address, and the name of the person or entity receiving the notes. The form must also include the date on which the release is effective and the date on which it expires.