New Jersey § 2a:84a-23
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:84a-23, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:84a-23.
Rule 511. Any communication made in confidence to a cleric in the cleric's professional character, or as a spiritual advisor in the course of the discipline
or practice of the religious body to which the cleric belongs or of the religion which the cleric professes, shall be privileged. Privileged communications shall include confessions and other communications made
in confidence between and among the cleric and individuals, couples, families or groups
in the exercise of the cleric's professional or spiritual counseling role. As used in this section, “cleric” means a priest, rabbi, minister or other person
or practitioner authorized to perform similar functions of any religion. The privilege accorded to communications under this rule shall belong to both the
cleric and the person or persons making the communication and shall be subject to
waiver only under the following circumstances: (1) both the person or persons making the communication and the cleric consent to
the waiver of the privilege; or (2) the privileged communication pertains to a future criminal act, in which case,
the cleric alone may, but is not required to, waive the privilege.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:84a-23
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:84a-23 cover?
Section 2a:84a-23 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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