W. Va. Code § 9-6-13

Current through 2024 First Special Session
Section 9-6-13 - Abrogation of privileged communications

The privileged status of communications between husband and wife, and with any person required to make reports under §9-6-9 or §9-6-10 of this code, except communications between an attorney and his or her client, is hereby abrogated in circumstances involving suspected or known abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult, or where the vulnerable adult is in a known or suspected emergency situation.

W. Va. Code § 9-6-13

Amended by 2020 Acts, ch. 10 (SB 717), eff. 6/4/2020.