Arkansas § 5-28-104 - Privilege not grounds for exclusion of evidence.

Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-28-104 — Privilege not grounds for exclusion of evidence., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5-28-104. Privilege not grounds for exclusion of evidence.

Any privilege between a husband and a wife or between any professional person, including, but not limited to, a physician, member of the clergy, counselor, hospital, clinic, rest home, or nursing home, and his or her or its client, except between a lawyer and a client, does not constitute a ground for excluding evidence at any proceeding regarding adult maltreatment of an endangered person or an impaired person, or the cause of the adult maltreatment.

Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-28-104

What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-28-104 cover?

Section 5-28-104 ("Privilege not grounds for exclusion of evidence.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. 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 Arkansas § 5-28-104?

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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?

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