Wisconsin § 885.205 - Privileged communications.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 885.205 — Privileged communications., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 885.205. Privileged communications.
No dean of men, dean of women or dean of students at any institution of higher education in this state, or any school psychologist at any school in this state, shall be allowed to disclose communications made to such dean or psychologist or advice given by such dean or psychologist in the course of counseling a student, or in the course of investigating the conduct of a student enrolled at such university or school, except: 885.205(1) (1) This prohibition may be waived by the student. 885.205(2) (2) This prohibition does not include communications which such dean needs to divulge for the dean’s own protection, or the protection of those with whom the dean deals, or which were made to the dean for the express purpose of being communicated to another, or of being made public. 885.205(3) (3) This prohibition does not extend to a criminal case when such dean has been regularly subpoenaed to testify. 885.205 History History: 1993 a. 486 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 885.205
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 885.205 cover?
Section 885.205 ("Privileged communications.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin § 885.205?
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Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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How does Wisconsin § 885.205 apply to my situation?
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