1997 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 51

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures
Sponsored By:
Senator Craig
Entitled:
Courts and Judicial Proceedings - Evidence - Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege

Synopsis:

Establishing that the evidentiary privilege protecting specified confidential communications between a patient and a psychiatrist, licensed psychologist, or specified other persons does not apply in specified proceedings.

Legislative History

Senate Action
10/24
Pre-filed
1/8
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
1/2
Hearing 1/14 at 1:00 p.m.
1/21
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
ADOPTION
CHILD ABUSE
COURTS -see also- CIRCUIT COURTS; DISTRICT COURTS
DISABILITIES -see also- BLIND PERSONS; DEAF PERSONS
EVIDENCE
FAMILY LAW -see also- ADOPTION; DIVORCE; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; JUVENILE CAUSES; YOUTH
PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS
PSYCHIATRISTS
PSYCHOLOGISTS
Bill affects the following Statute:
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 9-109 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)