2005 West Virginia Code - §49-6A-7. — Abrogation of privileged communications.

§49-6A-7. Abrogation of privileged communications.
The privileged quality of communications between husband and wife and between any professional person and his patient or his client, except that between attorney and client, is hereby abrogated in situations involving suspected or known child abuse or neglect.

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