Del. Code tit. 16 § 909

Current through 2024 Legislative Session Act Chapter 269
Section 909 - Privileged communication not recognized; judicial proceedings; disclosure of information. recognized
(a) No legally recognized privilege, except that between attorney and client and that between priest and penitent in a sacramental confession, applies to situations involving known or suspected child abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment and does not constitute grounds for failure to report as required by § 903 of this title or to give or accept evidence in any judicial proceeding relating to child abuse or neglect.
(b) [Repealed.]
(c) [Repealed.]

16 Del. C. § 909

Amended by Laws 2021, ch. 448,s 2, eff. 1/8/2023.
Amended by Laws 2021, ch. 228,s 1, eff. 9/30/2021.
Amended by Laws 2017, ch. 144,s 9, eff. 8/30/2017.
16 Del. C. 1953, § 1007; 58 Del. Laws, c. 154; 60 Del. Laws, c. 494, § 1; 71 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 5.;