Alabama § 27-7-38 - Privileged Information.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 27-7-38 — Privileged Information., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-7-38. Privileged Information.
(a) Any communications, complaint, evidence, testimony, document, deposition, affidavit, statement, or other proof filed, given, or proffered at the hearing provided for in Section 27-7-37 shall be absolutely privileged to the same extent as in a court of law and shall never form the subject matter of any action, claim, or proceeding against the person filing, giving, or proffering the same nor against the principal or representative of such person.
(b) Reports of investigation, copies thereof, and information furnished the commissioner by any insurer, agent, solicitor, broker, managing general agent, or service representative and any other person shall be absolutely privileged communications, and no such report, copy, information or document, affidavit, statement, deposition, or testimony so furnished to the commissioner shall ever form the subject matter of any action, claim, or proceeding against any such person.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 27-7-38
What does Code of Alabama § 27-7-38 cover?
Section 27-7-38 ("Privileged Information.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 27-7-38?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 27-7-38" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 27-7-38 apply to my situation?
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