District Of Columbia § 7-1911 - Waiver of privilege.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 7-1911 — Waiver of privilege., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-1911. Waiver of privilege.
7-1911Any professional covered by the privilege established in , who has or had as his or her client or patient the adult alleged or determined to be in need of protective services may be required, without the consent of that adult or his or her legal representative, to testify or otherwise disclose confidential information in any court proceeding held pursuant to this chapter if the judge determines that the privilege should be waived in the interest of justice.
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What does D.C. Code § 7-1911 cover?
Section 7-1911 ("Waiver of privilege.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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