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RSA 516:35 · Religious Leaders

516:35 Religious Leaders. – A priest, rabbi or ordained or licensed minister of any church or a duly accredited Christian Science practitioner shall not be required to disclose a confession or confidence made to him in his professional character as spiritual adviser, unless the person confessing or confiding waives the privilege. Source. 1979, 197:1, eff. Aug. 10, 1979. Law Enforcement Agency Documents and Records

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Source. 1979, 197:1, eff. Aug. 10, 1979. Law Enforcement Agency Documents and Records

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  • 1979, 197:1, eff. Aug. 10, 1979. Law Enforcement Agency Documents and Records

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    Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 New Section; Service of Summons to Law Enforcement Officers and Public Officials. Amend RSA 516 by inserting after section 5 the following new section: 516:5-a Service of Summons to Law Enforcement Officers and Other Public Officials. Any law enforcement officer or any other employee of a law enforcement agency

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