Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the following evidentiary privileges do not apply in any criminal proceeding in which a spouse or other family or household member is the victim of an alleged crime involving family violence:
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(a) the privilege not to testify against one’s spouse; (b) the privilege for confidential marital communication; and (c) the physician-patient privilege. SOURCE: Added by P.L. 22-160:2 (Dec. 30, 1994). Amended by P.L. 24-239:19 (Aug. 14, 1998).