Civil proceedings; privileged communications with professionals; . (SB338)

Introduced By

Sen. Mark Obenshain (R-Harrisonburg)

Progress

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 Introduced
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 Passed Committee
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 Passed House
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 Passed Senate
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 Signed by Governor
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 Became Law

Description

Privileged communications with professionals; civil proceedings. Provides that certain professionals (practitioners of the healing arts, ministers, priests, rabbis, accredited practitioners of religious organizations or denominations, licensed professional counselors, clinical social workers and psychologists), when testifying in civil matters, shall not be permitted to disclose confidential information communicated in a professional capacity. There are exceptions for request or consent of the client and various other circumstances. Under current law these Code sections address situations where the professional is required to disclose information and do not apply when a professional voluntarily discloses information. This bill is a recommendation of the Boyd Graves Conference. Amends § 8.01-399, § 8.01-400, § 8.01-400.2, of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Status

01/11/2006: Introduced

History

  • 01/11/2006 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/06 061190772
  • 01/11/2006 Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
  • 01/30/2006 Continued to 2007 in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)