Vermont § 1607 Priests and ministers

Vermont Statutes

§ 1607 — Priests and ministers

Vermont·Title 12 Title 12: Court Procedure·Ch. 61 Chapter 061: Witnesses

A priest or minister of the gospel shall not be permitted to testify in court to statements made to him or her by a person under the sanctity of a religious confessional.

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Interest of witness; effect on qualifications and credibility

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When one party is dead or lacks capacity to testify due to a mental condition or psychiatric disability

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When executor or administrator is a party

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Value of property; owner as competent witness

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Husband and wife

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Religious belief

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Priests and ministers

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Conviction of crime

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Admissibility of written statements

§ 1610

Repealed. 1971, No. 185 (Adj. Sess.), § 237, eff. March 29, 1972.

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Written statements; consent of physician or parent

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Patient’s privilege

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Victim and crisis worker privilege

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Journalist’s privilege

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