Jaffee v. Redmond
Citation
518 U.S. 1 (1996)
Facts
Stub — to be completed.
Issue
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Holding
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Rule
Federal common law recognizes a psychotherapist-patient privilege that protects confidential communications made to licensed psychiatrists, psychologists, and licensed social workers in the course of psychotherapy.
Significance
Established the federal psychotherapist privilege under FRE 501; extended it to licensed social workers.