Georgia § 43-39-16 - Privileged communications.
Full text of Georgia Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 43-39-16 — Privileged communications., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-39-16. Privileged communications.
The confidential relations and communications between a licensed psychologist and client are placed upon the same basis as those provided by law between attorney and client; and nothing in this article shall be construed to require any such privileged communication to be disclosed. (Ga. L. 1951, p. 408, § 18; Ga. L. 1986, p. 473, § 1; Ga. L. 2019, p. 101, § 4/HB 26.) The 2019 amendment, effective April 23, 2019, substituted "this article" for "this chapter" near the middle of this Code section. Cross references. - Confidential communications, § 24-5-501 . Law reviews. - For annual survey of the law of evidence, see 38 Mercer L. Rev. 215 (1986). For annual survey on law of evidence, see 43 Mercer L. Rev. 257 (1991). For note discussing confidential communication privileges in Georgia, see 2 Ga. St. B. J. 356 (1966). For comment, "Privileged Communications Between Psychiatrist and Patient in Georgia-Termination of the Privilege Upon Death of the Patient," see 9 Ga. St. B. J. 550 (1973). For comment, "The Psychotherapist-Client Testimonial Privilege: Defining the Professional Involved," see 34 Emory L. J. 777 (1985).
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What does Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 43-39-16 cover?
Section 43-39-16 ("Privileged communications.") is part of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the codified statutory law of Georgia. 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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