Missouri § 210.140 - Privileged communication not recognized, exception.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 210.140 — Privileged communication not recognized, exception., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 210.140. Privileged communication not recognized, exception.
Any legally recognized privileged communication, except that between attorney and client or involving communications made to a minister or clergyperson, shall not apply to situations involving known or suspected child abuse or neglect and shall not constitute grounds for failure to report as required or permitted by sections 210.110 to 210.165, to cooperate with the division in any of its activities pursuant to sections 210.110 to 210.165, or to give or accept evidence in any judicial proceeding relating to child abuse or neglect.
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(L. 1975 H.B. 578 § 7, A.L. 1980 S.B. 574, A.L. 2001 S.B. 267)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 210.140
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 210.140 cover?
Section 210.140 ("Privileged communication not recognized, exception.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. 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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