Privileges: Clergy

Clergy–penitent communications for spiritual guidance are privileged.

Related Privileges rules

• Privileges: Attorney–ClientAttorney–client privilege protects confidential communications for legal advice unless waived.
• Privileges: SpousalSpousal privileges include testimonial privilege and marital communications protection.
• Privileges: Psychotherapist–PatientCommunications for mental health treatment are privileged.
• Privileges: GovernmentGovernment may assert privilege for state secrets or certain official communications.

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