Abrogation of privilege

R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-27-8., under Chapter 40.1-27 Penalties for Abuse of Persons with Developmental Disabilities.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-27-8.

Any privilege established by chapter 37.3 of title 5, or any professional code relating to the exclusion of confidential communications and/or the competency of witnesses, may not be invoked in any civil or criminal action arising out of a report made pursuant to this chapter or the failure to make a report as required by this chapter.