A. As used in this section:
1. A "cleric" is a minister, priest, rabbi, accredited Christian Science practitioner or other similar functionary of a religious organization, or any individual reasonably believed to be a cleric by the person consulting the cleric; and 2. 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. B. A person has a privilege to refuse to disclose and to prevent another from disclosing his confidential communication made to a clergyman acting in his professional capacity. C. The privilege may be claimed by the person, by the person’s guardian or conservator, or by the person’s personal representative if the person is deceased. The cleric is presumed to have authority to claim the privilege but only on behalf of the communicant. Added by Laws 1978, c. 285, § 505, eff. Oct. 1, 1978. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 468, § 35, eff. Nov. 1, 2002.
Notes of Decisions
Doe v. The First Presbyterian Church U.S.A. of Tulsa, 2017 OK 106 (Okla. 2017).
· cites it 2× “He contends the Church is liable because it posted news of his baptism on the internet when he did not want that information disclosed. To be sure, the law does protect and enforce the confidentiality of religious communications "made privately and not intended for further…”
Naum v. State, 630 P.2d 785 (Okla. Crim. App. 1981).
“285, § 505, now 12 O.S.Supp. 1980, § 2505(A)(2), provides as follows: 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.”
Doe v. The First Presbyterian Church U.S.A. of Tulsa, 2017 OK 106 (Okla. 2017).
· cites it 2× “" 12 O.S.2011, § 2505. However, John Doe's baptism was an act, not a communication, and sharing news of this act is part of the religious doctrine of the Presbyterian Church.”
— Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 2505(A)(2) — 1 case
Naum v. State, 630 P.2d 785 (Okla. Crim. App. 1981).
“285, § 505, now 12 O.S.Supp. 1980, § 2505(A)(2), provides as follows: 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.”
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