psychiatric privilege in Connecticut

6 Connecticut opinions name it 2 courts 1983–2015 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Connecticut courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (4)

Case	Followed	Cited
State v. Huffordgreen conn · 1987 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989 2 sentences 1989Thus, in some instances, a patient’s psychiatric privilege must give way to a criminal defendant’s constitutional right to reveal to the jury facts about a witness’ mental condition that may reasonably affect that witness’ credibility. 5 State v. Hufford, 205 Conn. 386, 401-402 , 533 A.2d 866 (1987); State v. Pierson, 201 Conn. 211, 227 , 514 A.2d 724 (1986); see also Davis v. Alaska, supra, 320 (defendant’s right to cross-examine for bias is paramount to state’s policy of protecting juvenile offender’s identity). 1989Thus, in some instances, a patient’s psychiatric privilege must give way to a criminal defendant’s constitutional right to reveal to the jury facts about a witness’ mental condition that may reasonably affect that witness’ credibility. 5 State v. Hufford, 205 Conn. 386, 401-402 , 533 A.2d 866 (1987); State v. Pierson, 201 Conn. 211, 227 , 514 A.2d 724 (1986); see also Davis v. Alaska, supra, 320 (defendant’s right to cross-examine for bias is paramount to state’s policy of protecting juvenile offender’s identity).	1	2
State v. BBgreen conn · 2011 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015 2 sentences 2015See State v. B.B., 300 Conn. 748, 759 , 17 A.3d 30 (2011) (‘‘[w]here a statute, with reference to one subject contains a given provi- sion, the omission of such provision from a similar statute concerning a related subject . . . is significant to show that a different intention existed’’ [internal quotation marks omitted]). 2015See State v. B.B., 300 Conn. 748, 759 , 17 A.3d 30 (2011) (‘‘[w]here a statute, with reference to one subject contains a given provi- sion, the omission of such provision from a similar statute concerning a related subject . . . is significant to show that a different intention existed’’ [internal quotation marks omitted]).	1	1
Atwood v. Atwoodgreen ky · 1976 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983 1 sentence 1983Compare Critchlow v. Critchlow, 347 So. 2d 453, 454 (Fla. App. 1977); Atwood v. Atwood, 550 S.W.2d 465, 467 (Ky. 1976); D. v. D., 108 N.J.	1	1
Critchlow v. Critchlowgreen fladistctapp · 1977 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983 1 sentence 1983Compare Critchlow v. Critchlow, 347 So. 2d 453, 454 (Fla. App. 1977); Atwood v. Atwood, 550 S.W.2d 465, 467 (Ky. 1976); D. v. D., 108 N.J.	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Connecticut. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (10)

Case	Cited	Years
State v. Bruno green conn · 1985 2 sentences 2001See State v. Hufford, [supra, 205 Conn. 400 -405]; State v. Pierson, [supra, 201 Conn. 225 -28]; State v. Bruno, 197 Conn. 326, 329-32 , 497 A.2d 758 (1985), cert. denied, 475 U.S. 1119 , 106 S. Ct. 1635 , 90 L. 2001See State v. Hufford, [supra, 205 Conn. 400 -405]; State v. Pierson, [supra, 201 Conn. 225 -28]; State v. Bruno, 197 Conn. 326, 329-32 , 497 A.2d 758 (1985), cert. denied, 475 U.S. 1119 , 106 S. Ct. 1635 , 90 L.	2	1989–2001
Martin v. Ohio green scotus · 1986 2 sentences 2001See State v. Hufford, [supra, 205 Conn. 400 -405]; State v. Pierson, [supra, 201 Conn. 225 -28]; State v. Bruno, 197 Conn. 326, 329-32 , 497 A.2d 758 (1985), cert. denied, 475 U.S. 1119 , 106 S. Ct. 1635 , 90 L. 1989See State v. Hufford, 205 Conn. 386, 400-405 , 533 A.2d 866 (1987); State v. Pierson, 201 Conn. 211, 225-28 , 514 A.2d 724 (1986); State v. Bruno, 197 Conn. 326, 329-32 , 497 A.2d 758 (1985), cert. denied, 475 U.S. 1119 , 106 S. Ct. 1635 , 90 L.	2	1989–2001
Hollins v. Powell green scotus · 1986 2 sentences 2001See State v. Hufford, [supra, 205 Conn. 400 -405]; State v. Pierson, [supra, 201 Conn. 225 -28]; State v. Bruno, 197 Conn. 326, 329-32 , 497 A.2d 758 (1985), cert. denied, 475 U.S. 1119 , 106 S. Ct. 1635 , 90 L. 1989See State v. Hufford, 205 Conn. 386, 400-405 , 533 A.2d 866 (1987); State v. Pierson, 201 Conn. 211, 225-28 , 514 A.2d 724 (1986); State v. Bruno, 197 Conn. 326, 329-32 , 497 A.2d 758 (1985), cert. denied, 475 U.S. 1119 , 106 S. Ct. 1635 , 90 L.	2	1989–2001
Paschall v. United States green scotus · 1986 2 sentences 2001See State v. Hufford, [supra, 205 Conn. 400 -405]; State v. Pierson, [supra, 201 Conn. 225 -28]; State v. Bruno, 197 Conn. 326, 329-32 , 497 A.2d 758 (1985), cert. denied, 475 U.S. 1119 , 106 S. Ct. 1635 , 90 L. 1989See State v. Hufford, 205 Conn. 386, 400-405 , 533 A.2d 866 (1987); State v. Pierson, 201 Conn. 211, 225-28 , 514 A.2d 724 (1986); State v. Bruno, 197 Conn. 326, 329-32 , 497 A.2d 758 (1985), cert. denied, 475 U.S. 1119 , 106 S. Ct. 1635 , 90 L.	2	1989–2001
State v. Pierson green conn · 1986 2 sentences 1989Thus, in some instances, a patient’s psychiatric privilege must give way to a criminal defendant’s constitutional right to reveal to the jury facts about a witness’ mental condition that may reasonably affect that witness’ credibility. 5 State v. Hufford, 205 Conn. 386, 401-402 , 533 A.2d 866 (1987); State v. Pierson, 201 Conn. 211, 227 , 514 A.2d 724 (1986); see also Davis v. Alaska, supra, 320 (defendant’s right to cross-examine for bias is paramount to state’s policy of protecting juvenile offender’s identity). 1989Thus, in some instances, a patient’s psychiatric privilege must give way to a criminal defendant’s constitutional right to reveal to the jury facts about a witness’ mental condition that may reasonably affect that witness’ credibility. 5 State v. Hufford, 205 Conn. 386, 401-402 , 533 A.2d 866 (1987); State v. Pierson, 201 Conn. 211, 227 , 514 A.2d 724 (1986); see also Davis v. Alaska, supra, 320 (defendant’s right to cross-examine for bias is paramount to state’s policy of protecting juvenile offender’s identity).	2	1989–1989
State v. D'Ambrosio green conn · 1989 2 sentences 1999The defendant’s right of cross-examination does not, however, allow him to discredit and impeach in whatever way, and to whatever extent, the defense might wish. . . . [Our Supreme Court has] therefore directed trial courts to engage in a specific procedure designed to accommodate this inherent tension.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. D'Ambrosio, 212 Conn. 50, 55-57 , 561 A.2d 422 (1989), cert. denied, 493 U.S. 1063 , 110 S. Ct. 880 , 107 L. 1999The defendant’s right of cross-examination does not, however, allow him to discredit and impeach in whatever way, and to whatever extent, the defense might wish. . . . [Our Supreme Court has] therefore directed trial courts to engage in a specific procedure designed to accommodate this inherent tension.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. D'Ambrosio, 212 Conn. 50, 55-57 , 561 A.2d 422 (1989), cert. denied, 493 U.S. 1063 , 110 S. Ct. 880 , 107 L.	1	1999–1999
Connecticut v. D'Ambrosia green scotus · 1990 1 sentence 1999The defendant’s right of cross-examination does not, however, allow him to discredit and impeach in whatever way, and to whatever extent, the defense might wish. . . . [Our Supreme Court has] therefore directed trial courts to engage in a specific procedure designed to accommodate this inherent tension.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. D'Ambrosio, 212 Conn. 50, 55-57 , 561 A.2d 422 (1989), cert. denied, 493 U.S. 1063 , 110 S. Ct. 880 , 107 L.	1	1999–1999
CBS Inc. v. Bruno green scotus · 1990 1 sentence 1999The defendant’s right of cross-examination does not, however, allow him to discredit and impeach in whatever way, and to whatever extent, the defense might wish. . . . [Our Supreme Court has] therefore directed trial courts to engage in a specific procedure designed to accommodate this inherent tension.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. D'Ambrosio, 212 Conn. 50, 55-57 , 561 A.2d 422 (1989), cert. denied, 493 U.S. 1063 , 110 S. Ct. 880 , 107 L.	1	1999–1999
Ohio v. Roberts red scotus · 1980 2 sentences 1989The defendant’s right of cross-examination does not, however, allow him to discredit and impeach “in whatever way, and to whatever extent, the defense might wish.” Delaware v. Fensterer, supra, 20 ; Ohio v. Roberts, 448 U.S. 56 , 73 n.12, 100 S. Ct. 2531 , 65 L. 1989The defendant’s right of cross-examination does not, however, allow him to discredit and impeach “in whatever way, and to whatever extent, the defense might wish.” Delaware v. Fensterer, supra, 20 ; Ohio v. Roberts, 448 U.S. 56 , 73 n.12, 100 S. Ct. 2531 , 65 L.	1	1989–1989
D. v. D. green njsuperctappdiv · 1969 1 sentence 1983Compare Critchlow v. Critchlow, 347 So. 2d 453, 454 (Fla. App. 1977); Atwood v. Atwood, 550 S.W.2d 465, 467 (Ky. 1976); D. v. D., 108 N.J.	1	1983–1983

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-146d (4)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

NY 55 (1993–2026) NJ 12 (1984–2025) CA 7 (1985–2022) CT 6 (1983–2015) AZ 6 (2006–2024) TX 5 (1980–2015) MA 5 (1985–2016) GA 4 (2000–2005) OR 4 (1977–2023) KS 3 (1998–2012) TN 2 (1991–1999) FL 2 (1980–1986) OH 2 (2003–2003)

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