West Virginia Statutes

§ 49-2-811 — Abrogation of privileged communications; exception

West Virginia § 49-2-811
JurisdictionWest Virginia
Ch. 49CHILD WELFARE
Art. 2STATE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CHILDREN

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W. Va. Code § 49-2-811 (2026).

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The privileged quality of communications between husband and wife and between any professional person and his or her patient or his or her client, except that between attorney and client, is hereby abrogated in situations involving suspected or known child abuse or neglect.

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Legislative History

2015 Reg. Sess., HB2200

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