Delaware Code

16 Del. C. § 909 (2026)

Privileged communication not recognized

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(a) No legally recognized privilege, except that between attorney and client and that between priest and penitent in a sacramental confession, applies to situations involving known or suspected child abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment and does not constitute grounds for failure to report as required by § 903 of this title or to give or accept evidence in any judicial proceeding relating to child abuse or neglect.

(b), (c) [Repealed.]

16 Del. C. 1953, §  1007;  55 Del. Laws, c. 50, §  158 Del. Laws, c. 15460 Del. Laws, c. 494, §  171 Del. Laws, c. 199, §  581 Del. Laws, c. 144, §  983 Del. Laws, c. 228, § 183 Del. Laws, c. 448, § 2