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2020 Maryland Statutes
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 9 - Witnesses
Subtitle 1 - Competence, Compellability, and Privilege
Section 9-111 - Privileged Communications -- Minister, Clergyman, or Priest
Universal Citation: MD. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Ann. § 9-111 (2020)
A minister of the gospel, clergyman, or priest of an established church of any denomination may not be compelled to testify on any matter in relation to any confession or communication made to him in confidence by a person seeking his spiritual advice or consolation.
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