§ 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.
History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 414, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals
Chapter 40.1-27 - Penalties for Abuse of Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Section 40.1-27-1. - Definitions.
Section 40.1-27-2. - Duty to report.
Section 40.1-27-4. - Penalty — Failure to report.
Section 40.1-27-5. - Physician’s report of examination — Duty of program.
Section 40.1-27-6. - Immunity from liability.
Section 40.1-27-7. - Non-retaliation or discrimination.
Section 40.1-27-8. - Abrogation of privilege.
Section 40.1-27-9. - Notice — Posting provisions.
Section 40.1-27-10. - Penalties for acts of abuse or neglect.