Difference between revisions of "Priest-Penitent Privilege"

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As a general rule, the privilege may be claimed by the person, by his guardian or conservator, or by his personal representative if he is deceased.
 
As a general rule, the privilege may be claimed by the person, by his guardian or conservator, or by his personal representative if he is deceased.
  
Generally both parties hold this privilege. Thus, even if the confessor waives the privilege, the priest may still exercise the privilege in order to protect against testifying as to the confidential communications.
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Both parties may hold this privilege. Thus, even if the confessor waives the privilege, the priest may still exercise the privilege in order to protect against testifying as to the confidential communications.
  
 
== Priest-Penitent Privilege in Federal Court ==
 
== Priest-Penitent Privilege in Federal Court ==

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