Rhode Island § 40.1-27-8 § 40.1-27-8. Abrogation of privilege.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 40.1-27-8 — § 40.1-27-8. Abrogation of privilege.

Rhode Island § 40.1-27-8

Title 40.1Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals

Ch. 40.1-27Penalties for Abuse of Persons with Developmental Disabilities

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-27-8 (2026).

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§ 40.1-27-8. Abrogation of privilege.
Any privilege established by chapter 37.3 of title 5, or any professional code relating to the exclusion of confidential communications
            and/or the competency of witnesses, may not be invoked in any civil or criminal action
            arising out of a report made pursuant to this chapter or the failure to make a report
            as required by this chapter.
         

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§ 40.1-27-8. Abrogation of privilege.

Any privilege established by chapter 37.3 of title 5, or any professional code relating to the exclusion of confidential communications and/or the competency of witnesses, may not be invoked in any civil or criminal action arising out of a report made pursuant to this chapter or the failure to make a report as required by this chapter.