Nebraska Revised Statutes

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 27-506 (2026)

Rule 506. Communications to clergyman; definitions; general rule of privilege; who may claim privilege

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(1) As used in this rule:

(a) A clergyman is a minister, priest, rabbi, or other similar functionary of a religious organization, or an individual reasonably believed so to be by the person consulting him; and

(b) A communication is confidential if made privately and not intended for further disclosure except to other persons present in furtherance of the purpose of the communication.

(2) A person has a privilege to refuse to disclose and to prevent another from disclosing a confidential communication by the person to a clergyman in his professional character as spiritual advisor.

(3) The privilege may be claimed by the person, by his guardian or conservator, or by his personal representative if he is deceased. The clergyman may claim the privilege on behalf of the person. His authority so to do is presumed in the absence of evidence to the contrary.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 5 cases, 1938–2020 · leading case: In Re Grand Jury Investigation. Appeal of United States of Am., 918 F.2d 374 (3rd Cir. 1990).

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In Re Grand Jury Investigation. Appeal of United States of Am., 918 F.2d 374 (3rd Cir. 1990). “§ 26-1-804 (1989); Neb.Rev.Stat. § 27-506 (1943 & Supp.1989); Nev.”

Swan v. Bowker, 281 N.W. 891 (Neb. 1938). · cites it 2× “While the issuance of summons in county court cases is provided for by section 27-506, it does not empower the county court by the summons issued to definitely fix the answer day for the defendant.”

State v. Crowl (Neb. Ct. App. 2019). · cites it 2× “See Neb. Rev. Stat. § 27-506 (Reissue 2016) (concerning confidential communications to clergy and who may claim privilege with respect to such communications).”

Light of the World Gospel Ministries, Inc. v. Vill. of Walthill (D. Neb. 2020). · cites it 2× “” Neb. Rev. Stat. § 27-506 . The privilege may only be asserted by the parishioner or pastor.”

Shellenbarger v. Shellenbarger, 291 N.W. 95 (Neb. 1940). “245 . This, motion was overruled June 27, 1939.”

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